Everyone can benefit from tutoring. We work with all writing projects and can offer individualized support.

Some of the most common reasons students attend writing tutoring include:

• Getting Started
• Developing their own writing process
• Improving academic vocabulary
• Outlining/Organization
• Crafting a Thesis Statement
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Citation Guidance

"How do I talk to my professors?" or "I have to give a presentation. Can I practice?" are some of the most common requests for conversation tutoring.

Whether it is how to initiate a conversation with a new person or participate more in class, conversation skills tutoring is run by the peer tutors---these are students just like you. 

Some of the most common reasons students attend conversation tutoring include:

• Presentations
• Introducing themselves and meeting new people
• Building confidence in social and academic situations
• Talking to Professors
• Engaging in class more
• Practicing English Language fluency

ELA is designed for students whose first language is not English and want to work on their academic English and fluency skills. ELA tutors are often multilingual and/or have extensive experience tutoring speakers of other languages. These sessions focus on building vocabulary and fluency. 

We strive to be an inclusive center and work with all learners. Our approach is student-centered with a focus on identity consciousness. We embrace all students and their stories. 

Any student may request an accommodation including recording sessions, intermittent breaks, extra time to access and exit the space, wider space, use of assistive technology, and/or attendance of a support person or animal.

Students who may benefit from working with a preferred tutor on a consistent basis or more than twice per week, per course may be accommodated on a referral basis. 

Academic Coaching is a service for any student who wants executive function support. For questions about coaching or setting-up an appointment, please contact Ashley Perrone, Assistant Director, at Email. 

Writing Center accommodations are arranged by emailing Alicia Brienza, Director, at Alicia Brienza.

We value your privacy. Please note that students do not need to disclose a disability or diagnosis to request an accommodation. 

For information about registering with the Disability Service Center, please visit their website.

• Appointments are 35-40 minutes.
• Students may book up to (2) sessions per week for each class. 
• All appointments are managed through the Bookings scheduling system. 
• Appointments are booked at least 24 hours in advance and scheduled up to 2 weeks (14 days) in advance.
• Walk-in appointments may be accommodated but are not guaranteed. 

Cancellations

• Students can reschedule or cancel an appointment on Bookings up to 24 hours before their appointment start time.
• Students who need to cancel or reschedule an appointment should contact the Writing Center staff during normal business hours at 934-420-2082 or by e-mailing WritingCenter@farmingdale.edu.
• Excessive cancellations will receive a warning notice and may result in preventing students from scheduling any additional appointments for the remainder of the semester. 

No-Show

• Students who do not arrive within the first 15 minutes of their appointment, without notifying the staff of their lateness, will have their session cancelled and marked as a “No-show”.
  • Students who are marked as a "No-show" will forfeit their appointment and are not permitted to schedule a walk-in.
  • After two "No-show" incidents, students will receive a warning notice. Any subsequent no-shows will prevent students from scheduling any additional appointments for the remainder of the semester.