CWAC gets busy around midterms and finals, so making an appointment ahead of time is highly encouraged!

If you are unable to meet with a Writing Adviser during these hours, in person or via Skype, just give us a call, and we'll attempt to schedule a time that will work for both you and an Adviser.

Mission Statement

At the Center for Writing Across the Curriculum (CWAC), we offer guidance and resources to enhance writing eloquence throughout Saint Mary's College of California. Pursuing the construction and expression of knowledge through shared inquiry, we are guided by minimalist pedagogy and the Burkean Parlor model. Inspired by the Lasallian tradition of service through education, our aim is not simply to produce better papers but to nurture better writers in a safe and productive space. We advise peer students through one-on-one sessions, in person or via live video chat, through small-group Writing Circles, and through collaborative workshops for diverse disciplines. We also award and publish excellent student art and writing. We offer faculty development workshops and guide the sharing of ideas among colleagues, helping professors mentor students to use writing to learn disciplinary content. By supporting faculty and students, we help all writers enter more fully into the scholarly dialogue, sharpening their skills, building their confidence, and connecting writing strategies across contexts.