The Writing Center
Colorado School of Mines
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 2024. 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.
News & Events
CSM 102: Introduction to Technical Writing
Course offerings in Spring 2025: Ten-week course that counts towards success and wellness core credit. Monday/Wednesday 2:00-2:50 Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-11:50 Course Description: CSM 102 provides students with a foundation in effectively communicating STEM topics to stakeholders in both academia...
Grad Students: Get paid to create Open Educational Resources
The Writing Center is seeking graduate students to create resources for The Online Technical Communication Center (OTCC). This project is part of an institutional grant received from the Colorado Department of Higher Education to create Open Educational Resources (OER). The OTCC will provide...
Graduate Writing Group
Graduate writing groups meet every other Friday from 9:00-12:00 at the Writing Center, 1700 Illinois St. Work on writing your thesis, conference paper, or any other type of project. These sessions are casual and meant to give you a set time to work on your writing. You can attend for all or only...
How to Make an Appointment
To book an appointment at the Writing Center:
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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
In-person Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday – Thursday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Drop-in Hours:
Sunday – Thursday evenings: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Library’s Tutoring Room
Drop-ins are with Undergraduate Writing Fellows (UWFs)
ADA Accessibility:
Our location at 1700 Illinois St. is not ADA accessible.
Contact us to arrange alternative accommodations at least 48 hours in advance.