LACC Writing Center
Welcome to the Writing Center! We help all writers on campus, in every subject, at any stage of the writing process.
Here's what you can do at the Writing Center:
- Get individual writing help (online or in-person) for any assignment for any class
- Drop off your paper for feedback from a tutor
- Attend faculty-led workshops
- Join an SI group session or have an individual tutoring session with your English 101 or E.S.L. 110 Embedded Tutor
- Brush up on grammar and writing skills with Achieve grammar & writing software.
Writing Center Services
Here's how we can help you at the Writing Center:
Our peer writing coaches work with student writers at every stage of the writing process. Whether you’re just getting started, formatting citations, drafting, or revising, we can help. In-person appointments are held in AD 100, and online appointments are held on Zoom. Visit our Tutoring page for more information about tutoring.
For paper drop-off appointments, you do not need to be present at your appointment time. Your tutor will read a draft of your essay and provide feedback. Submit your essay draft and assignment instructions through your session chatroom in Penji. Ignore the pop-up and emails you will receive with a link to join a session (you will not need to join a session). Your draft must be 250 words minimum in order for a tutor to provide feedback.
Workshops are designed to help students with grammar, writing, and speaking skills, and they are taught by faculty from the department of English and ESL. Check out our Workshops page for more information and a schedule. Workshops are offered in fall and spring semesters.
Achieve is an online program that can help you with your grammar and writing skills at your own pace. Check out the Achieve page to get started. Achieve is available in fall and spring only.
Writing support is available for students in all English classes. Embedded Tutors help students succeed in English 101 and E.S.L. 110 by engaging in course activities and offering individual writing consultations in the Writing Support Center. Please see our Writing Support for English Classes page for more information. Visit your Embedded Tutor in the Writing Support Center to get writing help today!
The ESL Center provides assistance for all students enrolled in E.S.L. classes. The ESL Center, located in Jefferson Hall 318, offers both in-person and online services.
How to Visit the Writing Center
To visit the Writing Center, you can make an appointment or drop in for tutoring on Penji:
- Visit web.penjiapp.com or click on “LACC Penji Tutoring” in Canvas and log in using your student email or SSO.
- Click “Get Started” and then select “Learn”
- Select "Los Angeles City College" and then select "LACC | Writing Support Center"
- Select your desired service (appointment, drop-in, paper drop-off, workshop, or SI group session)
- Select your subject or course
- If you're dropping in, you'll be added to the waitlist and a tutor will help you asap!
- If you're making an appointment, select your time, tutor, and location!
Get writing help on Penji
Your Student Penji Portal
View or reschedule your appointments right from your Penji portal. To cancel, click on the appointment, and then click on the three dots in the upper right hand side.
Penji Help
Visit our Penji info page for more instructions and videos to help you get started with Penji.
Writing Center Info & Policies
Prep Week (Fall & Spring Terms)
The Writing Center is closed during Week 1 in the fall and spring terms for "Prep Week." We look forward to helping you with your writing beginning in Week 2 in the fall and spring terms, and during week 1 in the winter and summer terms.
Tutor 001
When you use Writing Center services, you will be automatically enrolled in the FREE noncredit (nongraded) Tutor 001, which tracks student usage for administrative purposes only.
Appointment Limits
You can make one 60-minute individual appointment per day and up to three appointments per week (including paper drop-offs). If you need additional assistance beyond our daily and weekly appointment maximums, you are welcome to drop in for tutoring, and a tutor will help you if they are available. Workshops, SI group sessions, and drop-ins do not count toward your appointment limit. Please note, if you are dropping in and you have already received tutoring assistance, we will prioritize students who have not yet received any assistance.
More Information
For more information about Writing Center policies and procedures, please see our FAQs page, which can be accessed in the side navigation menu.
Mission Statement
The LACC Writing Support Center at LA City College partners with students from diverse backgrounds to inspire confidence and reinforce the fundamentals of effective writing.