The Writing Center

The Gustavus Adolphus College Writing Center recognizes that differences of preparation, proficiency, and linguistic and cultural background need to be taken into account in helping students to become more effective writers. We believe that writers benefit from conversation about writing at all stages--planning, drafting, revising, and editing--and the Writing Center staff understands that writers encounter these stages with differing degrees of strength and comfort.

Our staff of experienced undergraduate peer tutors meet with student clients for individual consultations. They encourage students to discuss the writing experiences they share as members of the academic community of the College. At the same time, the tutors help students to clarify their understandings of the stylistic and substantive expectations emphasized within various academic disciplines. The Center also serves as a resource for students.

Services

The Writing Center offers three forms of writing support. After making an account on WCOnline (if you haven’t already done so), you will be taken to our schedule and can choose:

  1. In-Person Sessions at one of our three locations: The Writing Center (Anderson #104), LIB #211, or the Center for Inclusive Excellence. We accept drop-ins, too!
  2. Live Online Sessions: These are conducted via a video-chat feature of our website. This option may be unavailable for students with a very slow internet connection. 
  3. Written Feedback Only: Upload the link to a Google doc when you reserve your appointment. Please press the "share" button in the upper right-hand corner of the doc screen, press "get shareable link," and then change the permission setting to "can comment" (instead of the default "can view") before copying the link. Provide the assignment prompt and instructions about what you would like the Writing Assistant to focus on. During the scheduled hour, they will open your document and provide feedback by leaving comments on your paper. You will receive an email when the feedback is available for you to view. This option doesn’t require that you be present during the appointment. 

Click here to make an appointment

If you're looking for an appointment on a day that all sessions are booked, check out WCOnline's waitlist feature! Click the clock icon in the left corner of the box with the day's date and fill out the requested information to sign up for waitlist notifications via email.

Instructions for Live Online Sessions (face-to-face):

1. Reserve a time slot with a Writing Assistant.
2. When the time comes, log on to WCOnline and click on the appointment you’ve made. Click the “Start or Join Online Consultation” link; it may take a few moments to load. 
3. Two little boxes in the top left of the page will apear, one with your face and one with that of the tutor. Controls for muting sound and closing the camera are right beneath your box.
4. The big, middle module in the page is where you will upload or copy and paste the paper you want to work on. 
5. To the right is a chat where the Writing Assistant will leave written feedback during your appointment. You will be able to access these comments later by clicking on the original “Start or Join Consultation” link. 

Keep up with the Writing Center on Instagram!

Follow the official Gustavus Writing Center Instagram to get the latest updates, writing insights, reminders, and encouragement @gustavuswritingcenter 

Writing Resources

Find information to help you with common writing question. This includes ChatGPT Resources for Faculty and Students
Discover writing resources.

Multilingual Learner Support

Multilingual students are a diverse group of international and domestic students who use English in addition to other languages. Multilingual students bring unique languages and diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences to campus. In the higher education context, what unites multilingual students is that regardless of their linguistic backgrounds, they are all being asked to communicate and produce work using English and may be evaluated on the ways they do so.
Learn more about resources to support Multilingual learners.

Academic Support Center

The Academic Support Center provides services to help Gustavus students make the most of their academic experience. We help students to build on their strengths through individualized academic planning and advising, academic skill development, and academic accommodations for students with disabilities whose health conditions impact their academic experience.
Learn more about the services and resources provided by the Academic Support Center.