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Center for Reading and Writing

Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons | Room 420 (4th floor)

p: 201-684-7557 | Summer: 201-684-7561

The Center for Reading and Writing (CRW) offers one-to-one consulting sessions in writing and reading to students on all academic levels, both virtually and in person. We can help you in all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to polishing final papers. If you need reading strategies for difficult texts, we are here to assist with those, too. We also offer a wide variety of workshops from study skills to MLA, APA, and Chicago documentation styles. CRW services are open to all Ramapo students.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Spring 2026

The Center for Reading and Writing (CRW) looks forward to welcoming you to campus for the Spring semester! We will open on January 26 at 10 AM. Our team of new and returning peer and professional consultants is excited to work with you. Appointments are 45-minutes long and available online or in person (in the CRW or at one of our partner locations).

Workshops will begin on Jan. 27 with Study Skills and Jan. 28 with College Success Strategies. Start the semester strong by attending one or both of these workshops!

Note:  Due to remote operations on Jan. 27, the Study Skills workshop will be moved online. Students who registered will be sent the meeting link via email. There are still seats open. Register below.

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM; Fri. 10 AM-4:30 PM

Weekend appointments are availabile online.

To make a writing or reading appointment, click below.

Schedule An Appointment

Hours

Monday – Thursday, 10 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday – 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Weekends – by virtual appointment

Student Workshops

The CRW’s weekly workshops will resume on Jan. 27th with Study Skills and Jan. 28th with College Success Strategies. Registration will open at the start of the semester. See the Workshops page below. Open to all students, workshops are 45-minutes long and available in person and online.

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What Ramapo Students are Saying About the Center for Reading and Writing

  • “It was really helpful, because now I know what areas to focus on to complete my essay effectively.”
  • “I was very satisfied with the help I received. My consultant showed me how to improve my paper and reading through it really helped.”
  • “Everything about this session was positive and effective. I now have a better understanding on where to start with my research paper.”
  • “I learned how to replace paragraphs in my essay, and help improve my thesis.”
  • “I got a good perspective on my topic, and I also learned more about the Chicago style of writing.”
  • “Going to the Reading and Writing Center helps give me more ideas and strategies to work with my paper.”
  • “This is a great place to release the frustration when in doubt about writing.”
  • “I know what changes I have to make, and how to make them.”

Contact Us:

Priscilla Tovey
Outreach Coordinator
E-mail: ptovey@ramapo.edu
Phone: (201) 684-7561
Office: LC-424

Ramon Reyes
Developmental Writing Specialist
E-mail: rreyes@ramapo.edu
Phone: (201) 684-7559
Office: LC-425

Susan Auger
Reading Specialist
E-mail: sauger@ramapo.edu
Phone: (201) 684-7118
Office: LC423