The Writing Center is open for Winter 2026

Release Date
Writing Center employee assisting an HFC student with writing.

You are invited to make an appointment at the Writing Center
Appointments are recommended but not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

The Writing Center (Room A-201) is inside the Learning Lab on the second floor of the [Learning Success Center (LSC) (Building A on the main campus).

HFC English instructor Dr. Chelsea Lonsdale is the director of the Writing Center, which is a hub for exploring, developing, and growing your writing skills and confidence. The Center provides individual support for writers of all levels, at any stage of the writing process, in all courses. It is open to HFC students and employees. We have experienced respondents, including two ESL specialists, available to work with you both in-person in A-201 and virtually through the online scheduling system, WCOnline, to provide you a fuller understanding of the academic, social, and cultural effects of writing.

The Writing Center’s in-person hours for the Winter 2026 semester are:

  • Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For in-person sessions, you can schedule an appointment in advance using WCOnline. You may also drop in.

The Writing Center’s virtual hours for the Winter 2026 semester are:

  • Tuesday through Thursday: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For virtual sessions, you will need to schedule an appointment in advance using WCOnline. Both synchronous (online) and asynchronous (eTutoring) appointments are available.

What can you expect from the Writing Center?

  • We’ll give you individualized attention: Respondents meet with students one-on-one.
  • You’ll be expected to interact and participate: We’ll provide guidance, but you’ll do the work.
  • We’ll provide a welcoming environment: The Writing Center is for everybody, no matter how developed your writing skills are.
  • You’ll make focused improvements rather than leaving with a perfect paper, but don’t worry: Those small changes make a big difference!
  • We’ll highlight what you’re doing well, and we’ll encourage you to visit again soon.
  • We’ll provide strategies and resources you can use in the future.

For questions or more information, contact 313-317-6833 or writingcenter@hfcc.edu.