Saturday March 7: 11am-3pm (online only)
Sunday March 8: 4-8pm (online only)
Monday March 9: 10am-7pm (face-to-face and online)
Tuesday March 10: 11am-7pm (face-to-face and online)
Wednesday March 11: 10am-7pm (face-to-face and online)
Thursday March 12: 10am-7pm (face-to-face and online)
Friday March 13: 10am-2pm (online only)
Saturday March 14: 11am-3pm (online only)
Sunday March 15: 4-8pm (online only)

Sign into our online schedule to make an appointment: . To reach us by phone, call the number posted on our schedule.

The Center for Writing Excellence will be open for Winter Session 2026. Face-to-face and online appointments will be available from January 5 – January 16.

To contact us by phone, please call the number on the . This number changes according to which staff member is managing the Virtual Front Desk. You can also write to cwe@montclair.edu.

The CWE is located in Bohn Hall. The entrance to the CWE is located to the left of the main Bohn Hall entrance. .

Winter Services and Calendar

January 5 – January 16, 2026

Face-to-face appointments and online sessions (with the option to Zoom) are available.

• • Monday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday (online only): 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • CLOSED: Saturday and Sunday

CLOSED:
December 23 – January 4, 2026

We will be open for Winter Session beginning Monday January 5, 2026.

Hours are subject to change. See available appointments via our . The last appointment begins 30 minutes before we close.

Inclement Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, all appointments will be moved online. Please see the CWE Emergency Contingency Plan on our page or check our for changes to our schedule. When the university closes due to an emergency, the CWE will move all appointments online whenever possible.

Our fall break hours are:
Saturday October 18: 11am-3pm (online only)
Sunday October 19: 5-8pm (online only)
Monday October 20: 10am-8pm (face-to-face and online)
Tuesday October 21: 10am-8pm (face-to-face and online)
Wednesday October 22: 11am-6pm (face-to-face and online)
Thursday October 23: 10am-7pm
Friday October 24: 10am-2pm (online only)
Saturday October 25: 11am-3pm (online only)
Sunday October 26: 4-8pm (online only).

Schedule an appointment and sign into online appointments: .

Brainstorming Boosts
Wednesday, February 19, 2:00pm
Brainstorming not only helps you start writing, it also guides you through the revision process. Learn techniques to help you choose topics, find creative solutions, develop your ideas, and more.

Introduction to APA style (7th edition)
Wednesday, February 26, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with APA citations—an important part of academic writing in social science fields such as Business, Nursing, Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, Economics, and Justice Studies. Bring your Reference pages and questions for extra help.

Introduction to MLA style (9th edition)
Wednesday, March 5, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with MLA citations—an important part of academic writing in areas of the humanities such as English, Foreign Language and Literatures, Literary Criticism, and Cultural Studies. We will also review updates included in the 9th edition. Bring your Works Cited pages and questions for extra help.

Chicago Manual of Style–NEW 18th edition Updates
Wednesday, March19, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with Chicago citations and the new updates to the 18th edition. CMS style is often used for writing in history, music, justice studies, philosophy, the arts, social sciences, religion, international studies, and more.  Bring your own papers or Bibliography pages for extra help.

Active and Passive Voice: Understanding the Difference
Wednesday, March 26, 2:00pm
The difference between active and passive voice is crucial to know for clear, concise writing and communication. This workshop will discuss the difference, purpose, and importance of active and passive voice.

Splice Up Your Life: Understanding Comma Splices
Wednesday, April 2, 2:00pm
Commas and semicolons are among the trickiest punctuation marks to master. Whether you are struggling to understand their purpose or just need a refresher, this workshop will cover when and where to use those pesky punctuation marks.

Polishing and Proofreading Tips for Final Drafts
Wednesday, April 9, 2:00pm
A well-edited final draft makes all the difference so your hard work can shine. Learn how to polish, proofread, and edit your own work for excellent final papers and projects.

Preparing for Graduate Level Writing
Wednesday, September 18, 2:00pm
If you are a new graduate student and unsure about the expectations of graduate level writing, this workshop will help you prepare for upcoming assignments. This workshop includes time for Q&A with a CWE writing consultant to address your concerns about writing as graduate students.

Bullet Journaling: Get Creative and Productive
Wednesday, September 25, 2:00pm
Bullet journaling is a fun, creative way to use lists for writing about your life, brainstorming, organizing your schedule, and more!

Introduction to APA style (7th edition)
Wednesday, October 2, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with APA citations—an important part of academic writing in social science fields such as Business, Nursing, Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, Economics, and Justice Studies. Bring your Reference pages and questions for extra help.

Introduction to MLA style (9th edition)
Wednesday, October 9, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with MLA citations—an important part of academic writing in areas of the humanities such as English, Foreign Language and Literatures, Literary Criticism, and Cultural Studies. We will also review updates included in the 9th edition. Bring your Works Cited pages and questions for extra help.

Chicago Manual of Style–NEW 18th edition Updates
Wednesday, October 16, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with Chicago citations and the new updates to the 18th edition. CMS style is often used for writing in history, music, justice studies, philosophy, the arts, social sciences, religion, international studies, and more.  Bring your own papers or Bibliography pages for extra help.

Active and Passive Voice: Understanding the Difference
Wednesday, October 23, 2:00pm
The difference between active and passive voice is crucial to know for clear, concise writing and communication. This workshop will discuss the difference, purpose, and importance of active and passive voice.

Write a Scary Story–Halloween Workshop
Wednesday, October 30, 2:00pm
Do you enjoy scary stories for Halloween—or any time of year? Come to our creative writing workshop and write a funny, scary or hairy story of your own. Costumes optional.

Integrating Evidence Into Your Writing
Wednesday, November 6, 2:00pm
Your argument, thesis statement, or central claim is only as strong as the evidence you present with it. This workshop will cover how to use evidence in your papers across all disciplines. With the semester in full swing, be sure check out this workshop so your papers are in tiptop shape!

Polishing and Proofreading Tips for Final Drafts
Wednesday, November 13, 2:00pm
A well-edited final draft makes all the difference so your hard work can shine. Learn how to polish, proofread, and edit your own work for excellent final papers and projects.