About the Writing and Communication Center

At the Writing and Communication Center, we are committed to empowering students as writers and communicators through collaboration, inclusivity, and respect. Our peer-to-peer model helps students build confidence, develop lifelong skills, and take ownership of their learning. We support growth for both students and peer consultants, fostering a community that is adaptable, supportive, and responsive to the changing needs of writers.

Read our Vision, Mission, and Values Statements.

History

The WCC was established in 1987 as the Writing Resources Center, its mission to help students become better writers. In 1994, the center expanded to support students working on oral communication skills. After 22 years in Tucker Hall, the center relocated to Swem Library in 2009.  At the end of 2023, the WRC became the Writing and Communication Center. Today, the WCC remains in Swem, at the physical and intellectual center of campus. 

Certification

In December 2018, the Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) "enthusiastically recommended that the Writing Resources Center at W&M receive SWCA Certification." This achievement—known as the Center Acknowledgment and Recognition of Excellence (C.A.R.E.)—was acknowledged at the February 2019 SWCA Annual Conference. The Writing and Communication Center received SWCA C.A.R.E recertification in 2024. Certification is valid for five years.