Writing and Reading Tutoring
Columbus State’s English Department maintains several tutoring options at different locations, aimed at different course levels:
- Writing Centers: Located on the Columbus campus, Delaware campus, and the Dublin campus, the Writing Centers can help with a wide variety of writing and reading assignments for college-level courses. Jump to Writing Centers
- Reading & Writing Lab: The lab helps students with entry-level English classes (ENGL 0155, 0140, 0145, 0151, 0152, and COLS 1101). Jump to Reading & Writing Lab
Writing Centers
The Writing Centers are your primary tutoring source for most English classes and other college-level courses that require writing and reading. Our Learning Support Specialists and Academic Support Leads can help you with:
Essay Assignments
Research Projects
Reading Responses
Business Letters
Lab Reports
Works Cited/Reference
Personal Correspondence / Appeals
Scholarship Applications
We can help with any stage of the writing process, from generating ideas to revising
and polishing. We cannot, however, write papers, proofread, or discuss grades. We
can also provide you with strategies for engaged reading, reading comprehension, and
responding to readings.
For resources to provide guidance in the areas of writing, rhetoric, reading, research
and citation for students, faculty, staff, and the community, please visit our brand
new Writing Center Repository.
The Writing Centers begin in-person appointment scheduling in Week 2 of AU26 (see
instructions below). Asynchronous sessions are currently paused. Visit us at our Columbus,
Delaware, and Dublin locations for scheduled appointments or walk-in appointments.
To schedule an appointment, click here: Tutoring
- Scroll down to ‘In-Person Tutoring and Academic Skills Support’
- Click on: Click here to make an appointment or check for drop-in availability
- Students will be directed to, and asked to sign into, the TracCloud website:
- Type your Cougar ID # in the box.
- You can then select a Writing Center location: Columbus, Delaware, or Dublin.
- You will be asked to provide the course you are seeking assistance with and the reason for the appointment.
- Make sure that you select an in-person appointment option. All other options are currently paused.
If you are unable to make an appointment, you can contact The Writing Center at (614) 287-5717, or email the Writing Center Coordinator, Dylan Canter, dcanter1@cscc.edu, for more information and assistance.
Writing Center Locations & Hours
Autumn Semester: Monday, August 31st to Tuesday, December 15th
Hours:
Monday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Thursday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Students have the opportunity to meet with Columbus State Learning Support on the Columbus campus in the Library (Columbus Hall 102). Students are permitted three (3) appointments per week, but only one per day. Sessions are limited to one half hour unless students have a Letter of Accommodation on file for extra time with our tutors. Scheduled appointments are highly recommended, but walk-in appointments on the day of are usually available. Scheduled appointments start in Week 2 of Autumn semester. See scheduling instructions above.
Autumn Semester: Monday, August 31st to Tuesday, December 15th
Hours:
Tuesday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Students have the opportunity to meet with Columbus State Learning Support on the Delaware campus in the Library (Moeller Hall). Students are permitted three (3) appointments per week, but only one per day. Sessions are limited to one half hour unless students have a Letter of Accommodation on file for extra time with our tutors. Scheduled appointments are highly recommended, but walk-in appointments on the day of are usually available. Scheduled appointments start in Week 2 of Autumn semester. See scheduling instructions above.
Autumn Semester: Monday, August 31st to Tuesday, December 15th
Hours:
Monday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Students have the opportunity to meet with Columbus State Learning Support at our Dublin Regional Learning Center, located on the third floor of the Integrated Educational Center of Ohio University. The address is 6805 Bobcat Way in Dublin. Students are permitted three (3) appointments per week, but only one per day. Sessions are limited to one half hour unless students have a Letter of Accommodation on file for extra time with our tutors. Scheduled appointments are highly recommended, but walk-in appointments on the day of are usually available. Scheduled appointments start in Week 2 of Autumn semester. See scheduling instructions above.
**Columbus Promise Students Only**
Autumn Semester Hours:
Coming Soon
Columbus Promise students have the opportunity to meet with a Writing Center Learning Support Specialist on the Columbus campus in Rhodes Hall 115. Our Columbus Promise Writing Center Tutor can provide writing and reading project support to Columbus Promise students for any class. Students are permitted three (3) appointments per week, but only one per day. Sessions are limited to one half hour unless students have a Letter of Accommodation on file for extra time with our tutors. Scheduled appointments are highly recommended, but walk-in appointments on the day of are usually available. Scheduled appointments start in Week 2 of Autumn semester. See scheduling instructions above. For more information about Columbus Promise, visit the Columbus Promise webpage.
In addition to assisting faculty and their students with writing projects outside of class, the Writing Centers are available to provide in-class help as well. We provide:
- Short Writing Center presentations to introduce our services to your students
- In-class writing workshops on brainstorming and getting started on projects
- Presentations on topics such as proofreading and revising, using and citing sources, along with other specific writing needs of students in your classes
For more information, please visit the “Our Writing Centers” tab of the Writing Center Repository and/or contact:
Dylan Canter, Writing Center Coordinator
writingcenter@cscc.edu
(614) 287-5717
Reading & Writing Lab Information
The lab serves students enrolled in entry-level English courses:
ENGL 0140: Intermediate Reading
ENGL 0145: Advanced Reading
ENGL 0151: Basic Grammar
ENGL 0152: Basic Punctuation
ENGL 0155: Basic Composition
COLS 1101: College Success Skills
Tutors can help with:
Required lab work for ENGL 0155
Quick answers to questions about grammar, usage, and mechanics
Using Townsend Press for reading classes
Understanding required work for COLS, reading, or writing classes
Using email, the CSCC website, Blackboard, or Microsoft Word
Longer sessions for more extensive help with skills, concepts, reading projects, or any part of the writing process
Visit Us
Students are encouraged to walk in; no appointment is necessary.
Location
Aquinas 214
Columbus Campus
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday : 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Summer hours may vary. Call 614-287-5863 to confirm current hours