Writing Center

No matter where you are in your composition process, schedule an appointment or drop-in to Seidlin 008 for a writing or speaking consulting session today!

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Fall 2026 Schedule

Seidlin 008 (downstairs)

  • Monday to Thursday: 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
    • Grad Hours: By appointment; email to schedule a time

Services

  • Writing or Presentation Consultation: a session on any kind of written work or presentation; by appointment or drop-in 
  • Writing Hours: come work independently in the Writing Center; drop-in only
  • Grad Hours: Graduate & Continuing students can meet with the Director to work on any written work or presentation; by appointment (or email to schedule)

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Consultants

The undergraduate consultants at the Writing Center come from a range of composition backgrounds. Any consultant can help you with any type of writing or speaking project, but if you would rather go to someone familiar with your particular subject, then check the staff page to view a description of the consultants.

Contact Information

If you have questions, suggestions, or run into any issues, please email the Director, Chloe Hansen.



We offer:

  • One-on-one writing or presentation consultations by appointment
  • Drop-in writing or presentation consultations
  • Grad Hours for graduate students to work on writing or presentations with the Director
  • Writing Hours for independent work in the Writing Center
  • Group consultations are available by request. Please email us to make a request.
  • Online sessions are available. After you make your appointment, follow the instructions in your confirmation email to request an online session.

Our primary goal is to help you express your own ideas more effectively. While every session is a bit different, but in general, when you visit the Writing Center for a consulting session, you can expect that:

  • We will ask to see the assignment you're working on.
  • We will ask questions about the assignment, where you are in the process and what you want to work on in your session.
  • If you do not have a draft or outline yet, we will talk through your ideas and help you get them down on paper so you can plan the next steps.
  • If you do have a draft of your paper, we will invite you to read the paper aloud or will read it aloud for you. If you don't feel comfortable with this—for example, if you discuss personal or sensitive topics—please let us know.
  • If you want feedback on a practice run of your presentation, we will listen attentively and give you feedback at the end. If privacy is a concern while delivering, we will either move to the Director's office down the hall or simply close the Writing Center door.
  • We will probably only get through one or two issues in a thirty-minute session. You are welcome to schedule follow-up appointments.
  • You will leave with a plan for the next steps on your writing or speaking assignment.

There are a few things we won't do in your session. We won't:

  • Discuss grades
  • Write the assignment for you
  • Proofread or edit your work for you
    • If you have specific mechanics, grammar, or word choice concerns—for example, passive voice, transition words, comma splices, and so on—we are happy to talk through those rules and help you spot any issues in your work.
  • Writing / Research LibGuide: AU Librarians and the Writing Center have put together a helpful guide on research, writing, using sources, and citations.
  • Research: For assistance with research and accessing AU library resources, contact the Personal Librarian for your subject.
  • Citation Guides (Purdue OWL): Purdue's Online Writing Lab has up-to-date information on all the major citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago Style, and more).
  • General Writing Resources (Purdue OWL): Purdue's Online Writing Lab has a wealth of information about writing processes, academic writing, grammar and mechanics, and some specific types of writing.
  • Composition Library: We have books on all things composition for you to borrow or read in the Writing Center
  • More resources coming soon!

Events

The Writing Center is hosting an AI Workshop series in Fall 2026, with the goal of increasing comfort around talking about AI with our students. 

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Writing Center Information 

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Syllabus Statement

Consider including the following information about the Writing Center in your syllabus:

Visit the Writing Center for assistance with writing and presentation assignments for this or any other course. Everyone can benefit from talking about their work with an interested and engaged peer, and consultants are available to discuss all kinds of writing and presentations, in any discipline. Visit my.alfred.edu/writing-center to see the schedule and make an appointment, or drop in to the Writing Center (Seidlin 008) during the day.

Class Announcements

We are available to introduce the Writing Center to your class. Email to set up a time to bring your class to the Writing Center or for a consultant to visit your class. 

In-Class Sessions

Writing Center consultants can help with in-class writing, facilitate writing groups, lead workshops and run presentations on writing or presentation topics. Please reach out to schedule someone to visit your class!