Writing Center
UNC Asheville’s home for Writing Center, Peer Tutoring, and Supplemental Instruction Services
Located in Ramsey Library, the University Writing Center supports writers in one-on-one consultations for any writing project, regardless of where you are in your writing process. We also offer subject tutoring from peer tutors chosen by their departments to support active learning; effective study skills; and courses in the natural sciences, languages, and social sciences.
In addition to one-on-one consultations, the University Writing Center also provides in-class workshops, a library of print writing resources, and useful online resources. Email writingcenter@unca.edu with any questions.
Note: If you do not receive an email confirming your appointment, please try again, as your appointment has not been booked.
What to Expect
Who should use the Writing Center?
Everyone! If you are writing, you should visit the writing center. We work with you at all stages of the writing process from brainstorming a topic to drafting and developing ideas to polishing your grammar. Our goal is to guide you through the writing process, while fostering your academic and creative skills.
We can help you write:
- Introductions, supporting points, and conclusions
- A strong thesis and good research questions
- Science lab reports
How to make an appointment
A Writing Center appointment can give you an extra boost to help you tackle your writing assignments. We think of writing as a collaborative action, and our student writing consultants are ready to work with you throughout the writing process. You can schedule an appointment with a Writing Center Consultant by:
- Visiting our Schedule an Appointment page to book online
- Emailing us at writingcenter@unca.edu
- Visiting the Writing Center, located on the main floor of Ramsey Library, room 136
- Calling us at (828) 350-4557
Schedule an Appointment
Peer Tutoring & SI Schedule
Peer Tutoring & SI Schedule
All Tutoring takes place on the main floor of the Library outside of the Writing Center (unless noted otherwise). To meet with a tutor, you must make an appointment at least 8 hrs in advance.
Mondays 11-1 PM In-person Ramsey Library Click Here To Make Appointment
Tuesdays 11-1:00 PM Online Click Here to Make Appointment
Wednesdays 5:00-7:00 PM In-person Ramsey Library Click Here To Make Appointment
Thursdays 11:00-1:00 PM Online Click Here to Make Appointment
Tuesdays 12-2:00PM Ramsey Library Click Here for Appointment
Thursdays 12-2:00PM Ramsey Library Click Here for Appointment
Tuesdays 11:30am-1:00pm Ramsey Library Click Here for Appointment
Fridays 1:00pm-3:30pm Ramsey Library Click Here for Appointment
BIO 134/R Support Sessions in Zeis 229 No Appointment Necessary
- Monday 3-4:30PM
- Tuesday 11:30 -1:00PM
- Wednesday 3:30-5:00PM
- Thursday 8-9:30 AM
Biology Writing Center Ramsey Library By Appointment
- Thursdays 2-4:00PM Click Here for Appointment
- Fridays 12-3:30PM Click Here for Appointment
No appointment needed for Chemistry tutoring.
All sessions outside the Writing Center, Ramsey Library
CHEM 132 CSI
- Mondays at 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Tuesdays at 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesdays at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursdays at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
CHEM 231 CSI
- Mondays at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursdays at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
All Chemistry Peer Tutoring
- Mondays 4:30 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesdays 11:45 A.M. – 1:15 PM
- Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM
For help with Computer Science, head over to the Math Lab in RRO 323. They’re awesome!
Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM Ramsey Library Click Here for an Appointment
Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM Ramsey Library Click Here for an Appointment
Wednesdays 11:00-12:00 noon Ramsey Library Click Here for an Appointment
Thursdays 11:30-12:20 PM Ramsey Library Click Here for an Appointment
Fridays 12:00-1:00PM Ramsey Library Click Here for an Appointment
Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 PM Ramsey Library Click Here for Appointment
Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM Ramsey Library Click Here for Appointment
Supplemental Instruction (Class-specific No Appointment Needed All Sessions in RRO)
MATH 167.001 Prof. Webster Tuesdays RRO 217 4:00-5:00PM & Thursdays, RRO 239 1-2:00PM
MATH 167.002 Prof. Palumbo Tuesdays, RRO 213 12:00-1:00PM
MATH 167.003 Prof. Palumbo Fridays, RRO 213 6:00-7:00PM
MATH 167.004 Prof. Sanft
MATH 167.005 Prof. Sanft
MATH 167.006 Prof. Powell
MATH 191.001 Prof. McClure Thursdays RRO 239 11:30-1:00PM
MATH 191.002 Prof. McClure Wednesdays RRO 239 2:00-3:00PM
MATH 191.003 Prof. Whitlock
MATH 191.004 Prof. Whitlock
MATH 192.001 Prof. Whitlock Tuesdays RRO 217 6:00-7:00PM
MATH 192.003 Prof. Martin Thursdays RRO 217 6:00-7:30PM
If you are looking for other Math support, the Math Lab in RRO 323 is waiting for you.
Mondays 1:00-3:00PM Outside the Writing Center Click Here to Make Appointment
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00PM Outside the Writing Center Click Here to Make Appointment
Tuesdays 10-12noon Ramsey Library Click Here to Make Appointment
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00PM Ramsey Library Click Here to Make Appointment
Tuesdays 11:00-1:00PM Ramsey Library Click Here to Make Appointment
Thursdays 3:00-5:00PM Ramsey Library Click Here to Make Appointment
No Appointment Necessary
Wednesdays 11:00-12:00 noon RRO 131
Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM RRO 131
Fridays 9:00-10:00 AM RRO 131
Writing Center Policies
We strive to be available as possible for our community. In order to make sure of our availability, we ask that you limit the number of sessions per week to two. If you have difficulty scheduling an appointment, just send a note to writingcenter@unca.edu.
Please be on time for your appointment. After 15 minutes, we will open your appointment to other students.
If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, please give us 3 hours notice prior to the session. If you miss your session without notifying us, we will indicate in our records that you were a no-show. After two late cancellations or no-shows, you may lose your Writing Center privileges for a period of two weeks.
Note: If an emergency situation makes timely cancellation impossible, please call (828) 350-4557 as soon as possible.
UNC Asheville Alumni are welcome to use the University Writing Center. Call (828) 350-4557 or email writingcenter@unca.edu for an appointment.
Become a Writing Consultant
Become a Writing Consultant
Writing Consultants meet one-on-one with student writers from across campus to provide critical, constructive feedback on writing projects. Consultants work collaboratively with writers at any stage of a student’s writing process, including idea generation, finding and evaluating sources, and revising drafts. Consultants are expected to be peer leaders interested in the personal and professional development of themselves and others.
Available Positions
If you are interested in working as a writing consultant, stop by the Writing Center and chat with Robert anytime!
Application Requirements
Applicants must have completed at least one semester at UNC Asheville; visited the Writing Center one or more times; be able to complete a one-credit tutor training course; and be able to commit at least four semesters of work.
To apply, please email the following three documents to the University Writing Center at writingcenter@unca.edu.
- A resumé or CV
- A 3-5 page academic writing sample
- A cover letter describing your interest in becoming a writing consultant
- A short recommendation from a faculty member
Our Staff
Robert Bell
Director of the University Writing Center and Learning Support
Office: 136 Ramsey Library
Phone: (828) 251-6596
Email: rbell@unca.edu
Brenan Beresford
Learning Support Coordinator
Office: 136 Ramsey Library
Phone: (828) 251-6607
Email: cberesfo@unca.edu
Contact Us
136 Ramsey Library, CPO # 1500
One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
Office: (828) 350-4557
Email: writingcenter@unca.edu