The ability to write clearly and persuasively is essential to professional success—for businesspeople writing reports, teachers creating curricula, or scientists drafting grant proposals. Thus, Washington College is deeply committed to cultivating students’ writing skills. To this end, in addition to offering a curriculum rich in opportunities to write, the College requires that students enroll in several writing-intensive courses.

The Writing Center, located on the first floor of Goldstein Hall, provides resources for students who wish to sharpen their writing skills, generate new ideas through discussion, or review their work with a trained peer writing consultant in a supportive, non-evaluative atmosphere. Peer writing consultants train in a semester-long credit course.

In addition to one-on-one consultations, peer writing consultants also visit classrooms to deliver presentations on writing-related topics and assist in classroom peer review. Writing groups and events throughout the year support the ongoing writing lives of students and faculty. Faculty are invited to reach out to the director for review of pedagogical materials and publications in process.