Build confidence in your writing
We're here to help students, faculty, and staff become more confident writers. To this end, we offer a variety of free services including one-on-one sessions with expert writing consultants, on-demand presentations on a range of writing-related topics and a broad selection of handouts developed specifically for the needs of the FGCU community.
Spring 2021 Hours
Online Sessions:
Monday - Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm to 5:00pm
All sessions are Eastern Time.
One-on-One Sessions
Work directly with one of our writing consultants on the questions and concerns you have about your writing and how you can solve them. Our consultants can help during any stage of the writing process, from when you first get your assignment guidelines and need an idea of where to start to making grammar edits, all the way to formatting your final citations.
Appointments are virtual
All sessions are currently being run online through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to book an appointment for an online session, simply follow the directions below and watch your email for how to connect with your writing consultant. Sessions can be booked up to 1 hour before the appointment start time (final appointments start at 4:30pm.) Here are the directions for downloading the Microsoft Teams app and how to join the meeting.
You can make up to 5 appointments per week (1 appointment per day). Appointments are run through Microsoft Teams.
If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment for any reason, or if you would like to book additional appointments, please email us at writing@fgcu.edu.
Here are the directions for downloading the Microsoft Teams app and how to join your appointment meeting.
Appointments are available Monday - Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm.
Online drop-in sessions allow students to work with our writing consultants without first making an appointment. Drop-ins are first come, first served.
You will be added to our Drop-in Queue on Microsoft Teams; watch your Teams messages for your estimated wait time and for how to get connected to your session. We recommend downloading the Microsoft Teams app; here are the directions for downloading the Microsoft Teams app.
Please note: Signing in to the drop-in queue does not guarantee being seen by a writing consultant. If you would like to reserve a specific meeting time, we recommend booking an appointment.
Drop-ins are available Monday - Friday 10am-4:30pm; Saturday 12pm-4:30pm.
We know that the semester gets hectic and it is not always easy to make it to a session with our Writing Consultants. For students who are unable to visit during our hours of operation, we offer online paper submissions!
Submit your paper, along with a session request form and your assignment guidelines, to our submission drop box (located in the online paper submission Canvas page). A Writing Consultants will thenuse your 30-minute session to make comments on the document and return it to you via email.
Submission will be reviewed during Writing Lab business hours and returned within 3 - 5 business days. Students who need their paper reviewed sooner are encouraged to book a Writing Lab appointment.
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Student Resources
We're here to help you at every stage of the writing process!
Browse through our student resources, and let us know if you need more assistance.
Faculty & Staff Resources
The Writing Lab offers faculty and staff the opportunity to observe a writing consultant to better understand our services and how they may help their students. Email writing@fgcu.edu for more details and to schedule a time.Frequently Asked Questions
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How can a writing consultant help my students improve their writing skills?
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Writing Awards
Our annual awards recognize achievements in a variety of writing categories. Polish your prose and help celebrate excellence.
Our Location
Although we are working remotely now, the Writing Lab's physical location is in Library West 202. Enter the library through the Library West entrance, located alongside the ArtLab. You will see “Center for Academic Achievement” and “Writing Lab upstairs” on the glass doors. To your left will be the Center for Academic Achievement's main office. You can take either the stairs or the elevator across from the CAA to reach the second floor. The Writing Lab will be located straight ahead.
If you are looking at the entrance to Starbucks, go around the building to the right. The doors to Library West will now be on your left.
Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 12:00pm - 5:00pm