Frequently
Asked Questions
Who can use the
University Writing Center?
The University Writing
Center serves the entire JMU community. We welcome all
undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff
members.
Where is the
University Writing Center located?
We are located in room
417 on the 4th floor of Wilson Hall.
When is the
University Writing Center open?
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM. We are closed every Wednesday from
11:00-12:30.
Who works at the
Writing Center?
We are a team composed
of five writing consultants, one ESOL specialist, and two graduate
assistants.
What should I
bring when I come to the Writing Center?
Please bring your
assignment, writing materials, and any writing you have already
begun.
What kinds of
writing can I bring to the Writing Center?
Students: you are free to bring
course-related assignments, personal statements, Master's theses,
creative writing, and business writing.
Faculty and
staff: we welcome your scholarly and
creative writing; also, we can assist faculty with designing
writing assignments and responding to student writing.
What happens in
a tutoring session?
You are free to decide
what aspect of your writing you would like the consultant to
address. This semester, all sessions are scheduled for forty-five minutes.
Do I have to
make an appointment, and is there a fee to use the Writing
Center?
Walk-ins are welcome,
but we recommend that you make an appointment to ensure
availability. The services we provide are free of
charge.
May I use the
computer lab if I don't have an appointment with a writing
consultant?
Yes, the computer lab is
available for all writers, and you may use the computer lab without
scheduling an appointment with a consultant.
Can I e-mail my
paper to the Writing Center or drop it off to be
edited?
We are not a
proofreading service; however, we are happy to help you develop
effective editing strategies. Instead of e-mailing the paper,
we ask that you bring your paper to the Writing Center, and we will
consult with you about your writing. Our primary concern is
to help you develop and improve as a writer.
Frequently
Asked Questions: Online Scheduler
I typed in my
JMU email address and my password, but I received an error message
stating, "We could not find that
email in our database." What
am I doing wrong?
You need to enter your
full email address, including the "@jmu.edu" that follows
your e-ID.
How do I delete
my appointment?
Click on "My Control
Panel" and delete your appointment from the "My Reservations"
box. Note: You cannot delete or modify an appointment if you
are within 2 hours of the scheduled time.
I see that the
schedule is open for an hour-long session. Why can I not
schedule for the entire 60 minutes?
All consultations are
now scheduled for 45 minutes. The consultants need the last
15 minutes of the hour to compose reports.
Can I schedule
an appointment several weeks in advance?
You may schedule
appointments up to two weeks in advance.
