Resources for Students
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers individual and group tutorial assistance on any college writing task, from papers and lab reports in any stage of completion to resumes and application essays.
The Center is directed by an English Department faculty member and staffed by students from various major and minor fields chosen for their superior writing and teaching skills.
Make an Appointment
Peer and professional consultants are available to help with writing projects and oral presentations.
The Writing Center’s Open Hours are Sunday, 6-10 PM; Monday – Thursday, 1-5 PM and 6-10 PM.
For More Information
Contact Professor Bill Oliver, Writing Center Director, at oliverb@wlu.edu.
Academic Coaching
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the academic load at college. Academic coaching helps by developing and enhancing your academic practices, as well as your confidence in using a range of strategies and techniques to reach your full potential.
Academic coaching can support you with the following areas:
- Adjustment to college learning
- Time management and organization
- Motivation and procrastination
- Study strategies
- Reading and note taking
- Test taking and exam revision
- Presentation skills and public speaking
Dr. Adam Scales, Assistant Director of Academic Resources, offers one-on-one coaching for academic and life success. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with him.
Please note: anyone making a referral to Dr. Scales on behalf of a student is encouraged to notify the appropriate class dean: For first-year students, Dean Rodocker; for second-year students, Dean McCoil; for third-year students, Dean Hobbs; and for senior students, Dean Bryant.
Peer Tutoring
The mission of the Academic Peer Tutoring Program is to provide assistance for students, both through this site and with their peers. This program is available to all students at Washington and Lee University, free of charge. Upper-division students are available to all students in most entry-level courses.
The program is not only for students who are struggling, but those students who would like an extra boost towards achieving a desired success level in their classes.
All Peer Tutors undergo a rigorous departmental application and screening process followed by a training program to help them assess the best way to work with their students.
Request a Tutor
Please fill out the Peer Tutor Request Form. We will notify you once we have received your form.
Need Help?
For any further questions, please email peertutors@wlu.edu.
Subject Tutoring
While peer tutoring will connect you to a tutor you might work with over an extended period of time, sometimes you just need help one time with that one problem, that one topic, that one idea. If that’s the case, Subject Tutoring is available in a variety of subjects.
Accounting Help Center
Katlin Cooper ’22
Beta Alpha Psi President
cooperk21@mail.wlu.edu
Hours & Location
Huntley 321
Sunday 8-10 PM EST
For those who are unable to attend in person. Virtual Tutoring is available via Zoom. Click the link below.
Specifics
This center is for Accounting 100 students only.
Chemistry Help Center
Merrina Lan ‘22 lanm22@mail.wlu.edu
Hours/Location: Sunday and Tuesday, 8-10 PM EST
Math Help Center
Please fill out the Peer Tutor Request Form. We will notify you once we have received your form.
Computer Science Help Center
Hours & Location
Parmly 405
Sunday – Thursday, 7-9 PM EST
Specifics
Biology Help Center
Hours/Location
IQ Center 3D Lab
Sunday 6-10 PM EST
Monday 6-10 PM EST
Tuesday 6-10 PM EST
Wednesday 6-10 PM EST
Thursday 6-10 PM EST
Maria Shaw ’22 shawm22@mail.wlu.edu
Sherry Gu ’22
gus22@mail.wlu.edu
Latin Help Center
Hours & Location
Leyburn 109
Monday 7-9 PM EST
Tuesday 7-9 PM EST
Rebecca Benefiel
Professor of Classics
benefielr@wlu.edu to arrange appointments.
Physics Help Center
Your Introductory Physics Teaching Assistant or
Irina Mazilu
Professor of Physics and Engineering
mazilui@wlu.edu to arrange appointments.
Economics Help Center
Hours & Location
Leyburn 121 & Leyburn 122
Tuesday 7-9 PM EST
Thursday 7-9:30 PM EST
Specifics
This center is for Economics 100 students only.
Leyburn Library Research Help Desk
The Research Services librarians and trained students of Leyburn Library offers assistance with the use of the library resources and other information services.
Research Assistance will also be available to anyone using the Science Library by contacting Mary Abdoney at abdoneym@wlu.edu.
Need help?
Schedule a research consultation with a Research Services librarian. Review the library directory to find a librarian who specializes in your topic of interest.
On-demand chat research support is available during select times at library.wlu.edu. This service is operated by W&L librarians and trained student staff.
Additional Resources
Academic difficulties are sometimes related to physical or mental health issues. If you are concerned that your health may be causing academic difficulties, please make an appointment with the appropriate office in Student Health and Counseling.
The Student Health Center is located in the lower level of Davis Hall. The main entrance is off the alley at the back of the building. You will need your University card to enter the Student Health Center; to make an appointment, call (540) 458-8401.
The Counseling Center is located on the first floor of Early-Fielding; to make an appointment, call (540) 458-8590.
For non-academic issues, you are encouraged to contact the appropriate class dean:
Dean Jason Rodocker, jrodocker@wlu.edu, for first-year students,
Dean Kyle McCoil, kmccoil@wlu.edu, for second-year students,
Dean Megan Hobbs, mhobbs@wlu.edu, for third-year students, and
Dean Ronda Bryant, rbryant2@wlu.edu, for seniors.
The residential life staff is comprised of sophomore, junior and senior student leaders selected through a competitive process.
Resident Advisers (RA’s) work with First-Year students in the First-Year residence halls.
Community Assistants (CA’s) work with upper-division students in The Village, Woods Creek apartments and theme houses.
Career Fellows introduce W&L undergraduate students to Career and Professional Development (CPD) resources and partner with peers to craft professional documents and navigate the job and internship search. They have appointment availability in Handshake to assist with resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and networking.
The Peer Counseling Program is a team of student volunteers dedicated to helping other students experiencing emotional problems. Recognizing that students often feel most comfortable talking with friends about life issues, Peer Counselors receive extensive training on how to help other students. They are not therapists, but act as friends who are knowledgeable about the kinds of emotional issues affecting students and campus resources.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
Washington and Lee University is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities to qualified students with physical or mental disabilities, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For more information, contact the Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources Lauren Kozak, Elrod Commons 212, (540) 458-4055.
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