The Writing Center
The Writing Center offers free academic assistance to all campus members (faculty, staff, students, and alumni) for various forms of communication, such as papers, scholarship essays, and presentations, at any stage of the writing process. Our aim is to support the entire Mines community.
Appointment Information
Both in-person and online appointments are available for Fall 2026. All in-person appointments take place at 1700 Illinois St.
Appointments are 50 minutes long, with shorter sessions available for brainstorming sessions, outlining, or assignments under 300 words. Cancel at least 20 minutes beforehand to avoid being marked as a no-show, which can lead to account suspension after three instances.
What to Expect
During appointments, be prepared to discuss your goals with a consultant to create a plan. Sessions last 50 minutes and can result in anything from an outline to a final draft. Regular appointments help improve communication skills.
For inquiries, email writing@mines.edu.
How to Make an Appointment
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- Visit mines.mywconline.com
- Log in with your Mines email
- Access the schedule to book, change, or cancel appointments.
Writing Center Hours
Fall In-person Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fall Online Hours:
Sunday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fall Drop-in Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ADA Accessibility:
Our location at 1700 Illinois St. is not ADA accessible. Contact us to arrange alternative accommodations at least 48 hours in advance.
Writing Center Transition
Communication Support at Mines: What You Need to Know
- Mines is moving from a primarily opt-in tutoring model toward a broader approach that helps students develop communication skills through coursework, practice them through co-curricular and experiential opportunities, and access targeted support when needed.
- Mines will continue to provide targeted human communication support, although specific services and how they are delivered may evolve. The Writing Center will provide support through this transition, with adjusted hours through Fall 2026 as shown above.
- Mines will build upon the strong communication-rich experiences in NHV, Cornerstone Design, CAS electives, Capstone design, Career Center, PASCAL, etc. The new approach will help connect and strengthen these efforts.
- The evolving framework will address scientific and technical argumentation, visual and data communication, interpersonal and oral communication, communicating effectively with different audiences, and communication in an AI-enabled world.
- Students will learn how to use AI thoughtfully as part of modern communication and professional practice while continuing to develop critical thinking, judgment, authentic voice, and human communication skills. Human guidance and mentorship will remain important components of the student experience.
- The new approach will be assessed and continuously improved. Mines will evaluate how students experience communication development across the curriculum and co-curriculum and use input from students, faculty, alumni, employers, and industry partners to identify gaps, strengthen effective practices, and keep communication development aligned with evolving professional expectations.
- Questions: Email undergrad.services@mines.edu
FAQ
Based on your feedback, we have created a Frequently Asked Questions document to address your inquiries.