All currently enrolled students can use our services, regardless of their major, year in school, or writing experience. We work with undergraduate and graduate students on any type of writing assignment. All faculty members are welcome to our professional development workshops, individual consultations with the Director of Writing, and room reservations.

All Writing Center services are completely free for current students and faculty.

Please do! We consider undergraduate and graduate writing center coaches from all disciplines. We also pay well! Undergraduate coaches must have earned a B or higher in Comp 211, Comp 212, or the equivalent. All coaches must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and eligibility for federal work study through FAFSA. The job description is posted to Handshake, but here’s a general overview: Undergraduate coaches will work 5, 7.5, or 10 hours per week; graduate coaches will work 10 hours per week. In addition to individual consultations and co-led mini workshops, tutors will complete one hour of training per week in writing center practice and theory. Applications open in February or March for fall staff (or November in the unusual case that we hire for spring semester only).

We recommend scheduling 3-7 days in advance, though same-day appointments are sometimes available. During peak times (midterms, finals, major paper deadlines), appointments may book up to two weeks ahead.

Yes! We encourage students to schedule follow-up appointments, especially for longer projects. You can typically schedule up to two appointments per week.

Yes! If you are a staff or faculty member, please use the “Faculty Room Reservations” schedule to reserve the room. The room is generally free until 3pm (and all day on Fridays). Our large table has 12 chairs, and there is additional seating around the room for 8 more. The room also has two TVs and a whiteboard on wheels. If you are a student, you will need a faculty or staff sponsor for this.

Please give us at least 24 hours notice when possible. You can cancel or reschedule through our online system or in person. Late cancellations may limit your ability to schedule future appointments.

We offer limited walk-in hours during less busy periods. Check our current schedule online or stop by to see if walk-in slots are available.

Bring your draft (even if incomplete), the assignment prompt, any relevant course materials, and specific questions or concerns about your writing. A laptop or notebook for taking notes is also helpful.

That’s perfectly fine! We can help with brainstorming, understanding assignments, creating outlines, and developing thesis statements. Bring whatever you have, including notes or ideas.

No, we don’t edit or proofread papers for students. Instead, we work collaboratively to help you develop your ideas, improve your writing process, and learn to identify and address writing and editing issues independently.

We hope so! Whatever stage of writing you’re at, your writing coach can work with you to improve it. However, we can’t guarantee certain grades. We don’t just make better writing: we make better writers.

Yes, but we prefer to focus on higher-order concerns (organization, argument, evidence) before addressing grammar and mechanics. We’ll teach you strategies for self-editing rather than simply correcting errors.

Absolutely! We can help you understand and apply various citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) and formatting requirements.

We are piloting a distance coaching program for Emmanuel Christian Seminary distance students only. Please see our scheduling page for more details.

While we can’t guarantee the same writing coach for every appointment, if you schedule in advance and your favorite writing coach isn’t sick, you are likely to get them!

Yes, we can work with small groups (2-4 students) on collaborative writing projects. Please schedule these with a GA.

When you register for an appointment, we will ask your permission to answer your prof if they ask “Did my student visit the writing center?” However, we will share no details about your visit or draft with anyone outside the writing center.

Not at all! Our writing coaches are trained to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Remember, seeking help with writing shows initiative and commitment to improvement.

We welcome multilingual writers and understand the unique challenges of writing in a second language. Our writing coaches are experienced in working with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

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