Peer and professional tutoring support for
reading and writing
Writing Lab
Tutors can help with:
- Written class assignments
- Personal statements
Learn More: What to expect from a tutoring session?
Drop-in Tutoring
Visit anytime during open hours to meet with a tutor.
On-Campus in Room D204
- Mon. – Thurs. 8 AM – 6 PM
- Fri: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sign in when you arrive in D204.
Online on Microsoft Teams
- Mon. – Thurs. 8 AM – 6 PM
- Fri: 8 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sat. – Sun. 1 PM – 4 PM
Learn More: How to Use Writing Lab Online Tutoring.
Appointment Tutoring
Schedule ahead to meet with a tutor about your writing.
Learn More: How to Use Writing Lab Microsoft Bookings to Make an Appointment.
Reading Lab
Reading Lab Tutoring Services:
- 1-on-1 Reading Tutoring: Get help understanding readings and assignments, learn strategies to read faster and improve comprehension; and/or build skills for reading scholarly articles.
- English Conversation Partner: Meet with a Reading Lab Instructor “conversation partner” and use Reading Lab materials to practice your speaking and listening.
On-Campus Drop-in Tutoring in Room D204
Visit anytime during open hours to meet with a Reading Lab instructor.
Mon. – Fri.
9 AM – 5 PM
Appointment Tutoring
Schedule ahead to meet with a Reading Lab Instructor.
Reading Resources
Reading Plus
Take advantage of an adaptive reading software to practice your reading skills! Free service to all BC students. Visit the Reading Lab during drop-in hours to get signed up!
Workshops | Resources
Workshops:
Specialized sessions in writing, reading, and language. Open to all students.
Current Reading Workshops:
- TexTalk (weekly reading and discussion practice for English learners)
- Finding the Main Idea
- Reading Faster
- Vocabulary in Context
- Making Inferences
- Reading Scholarly Articles
- Reading with Critical Thinking
Current Writing Workshops:
- Writing Personal Statements
- Developing a Research Question
- MLA Style Citation
- How to Use Quotations Effectively
- APA Style Citation
Faculty: Request a Custom Workshop! Share your students’ challenges, and our instructors will create a tailored session.
Learn More: Visit our Workshop Page!
Online Resources from Excelsior:
eTutoring Online Writing Lab:
Submit your paper to receive feedback from an eTutor!
More Resources for Reading and Writing:
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Writing Lab Chair
Reading Lab Chair
Last Updated May 22, 2025