The Writing Center provides a place where all University students are welcome to discuss their writing with trained writing consultants. It is one of the three arms of the University's Institute for Writing Studies (IWS) and exists to help all writers. In addition to providing one-on-one consultations with students, the Writing Center sponsors readings and presentations by students and faculty, as well as faculty conversations about writing pedagogy and research methods. Our undergraduate and graduate consultants are active in professional organizations, and present their research at regional and national conferences. In sum, the Writing Center exists to help foster a writing culture within the University.

Hours (Fall/Spring semesters)

Queens Campus
Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm

Staten Island Campus
Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm

Locations

Queens Campus
St. Augustine Hall 150 (Library, 1st floor)
(718) 990-2171

Staten Island Campus
Mahoney Hall Room 102
(718) 390-4158

Register or Make an Appointment

Face-to-face sessions with consultants help students become aware of their writing strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies for becoming effective writers. Instead of "fixing" or "correcting" papers, consultants offer advice and questions to spur self-reflection and critical thinking about students' writing, and they also work to model productive techniques for better planning, drafting, revising, and editing.

Click on the link above to register and make an appointment. A form will appear asking you questions about your assignment, the sorts of feedback you have received, and specific concerns you have about your paper. Click “Save” to reserve the appointment. You will receive a confirmation email.

Both of our Writing Centers also serve Distance Learning students. If you're a Distance Learning student and would like to get assistance, click above and register with our online service rather than make a regular appointment. You may also upload a paper, and one of our consultants will write back to you, typically within a day during the regular school year.

writingcenter@stjohns.edu

Harry Denny
Director, Writing Centers
Queens (718) 990-6919 / Staten Island (718) 390-4586
dennyh@stjohns.edu

Tom Philipose
Associate Director, Writing Center, Queens
(718) 990-2659
philipot@stjohns.edu

Chris Leary
Associate Director, Writing Center, Staten Island
(718) 390-4156
learyc@stjohns.edu