2026 FALL HOURS

In the fall, the center will open for business after Labor Day. In the spring, the center will open for business two weeks after the start of school.

  • Sunday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Monday: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 2:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday: CLOSED

The center is closed on holidays and during school breaks, and it is inactive during the summer term. 

 

APPOINTMENTS & WALK-INS

The Writing Center offers three appointment options: 

  • Luther Hall 201: Meet with a tutor in person
  • Zoom: Meet with a tutor online
  • Document Submission Only: In the appointment form (below), submit your project and receive feedback without meeting in person or online

BLC students, faculty, and staff may schedule an appointment up to 15 minutes in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are given priority. 

To schedule an appointment, CLICK HERE. 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Supported by the English Department, the mission of the Ada Stokes Writing Center is to help visitors become independent, discerning critical thinkers, and effective communicators. Our friendly tutors assist with traditional essay projects, creative writing projects, academic and informal research, presentations, multimedia projects, professional documents, and Advising Day preparation. Come see us! 

 

WHAT TUTORS DO & DON'T DO

Please note that personal writing projects (e.g., novels and screenplays unrelated to capstone projects) are outside the scope of our services. To ensure every BLC student has access to the center, we prioritize academic and creative assignments that are class-specific and program-specific (e.g., capstone projects). We also prioritize professional documents, such as résumés, cover letters, and graduate applications. Submitting personal writing to the center may result in the faculty coordinator denying the submission. To better understand what tutors do and don't do, please click here. Thank you for understanding.

 

QUESTIONS

Angie Johnson is an Associate Professor of English and serves as the Writing Center Coordinator. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Professor Johnson at angie.johnson@blc.edu. 

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