Writing & Multiliteracy Center

UMass Dartmouth Writing & Multiliteracy Center

The WMC is open for the Fall semester!

Mon. – Thurs., 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fri., 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

At the Writing and Multiliteracy Center, we hope to challenge the stigma that only “bad” writers need tutoring support. Everyone—from first year-students to tenured faculty—can benefit from feedback. 

We value a comfortable and collaborative dynamic between tutors and writers. Our goal is to help you establish or better define your confidence within yourself and your writing and as a constituent of UMassD. 

Beyond focusing on creating a safe place for all on campus, we rely on fellow students to hold us accountable for upholding the standards we set for ourselves as well as standards set forth by the university.

It is our mission to:

• Foster inclusivity and accessibility
• Respect and empower all writers
• Encourage a supportive learning environment
• Be a sanctuary for all individuals, not just writers
• Direct students to other helpful resources on campus
• Emphasize the importance of synthesis and critical thinking skills, not just grammar and syntax

During the academic year, we offer three ways to receive feedback from one of our experienced tutors: 

In-person feedback

If you are on campus, you can meet with a tutor in person and receive one-on-one feedback on any assignment involving writing or communication. Schedule an in-person appointment by visiting us on the second floor of the library and/or by logging in to our scheduler using your UMassD credentials.

Online synchronous feedback

Not able to make it to campus or prefer to meet online? You can still speak with one of our tutors "live" using our online tutoring platform. Book a virtual session by logging in to our scheduler and selecting "Online" when creating your appointment. 

Asynchronous feedback

Looking to receive feedback in the form of written comments? For the Fall 2025 semester, all asynchronous appointments will be conducted through Brainfuse. Access Brainfuse through Canvas for one of your courses, and you'll be taken to the Brainfuse page. From there, you can submit your draft to the Brainfuse Writing Lab. You'll upload a file and receive feedback, usually within 24 hours. 

Have questions about the WMC or what to expect from a session with a tutor?

Please check out our "Frequently Asked Questions" page.

You can also meet our staff, view our location and hours, and learn about what principles inform our work here at the WMC!