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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

Big Congratulations go to our graduating seniors! We could not be more proud of you! Thank for everything you did to support our students and serve the Ramapo community. You are a remarkable group of student leaders whose character and accomplishments deeply enrich the Ramapo story!

CRW Class of ’26 Consultants

Picture left to right: Emily Burns, Gabriella LaMonica, Amy Guzman, Rachel Chandler, Leigh-Ann Sevastian, Jessica Olshefski, Maya Rovny, and Valeria Lopez.

 

NOW HIRING! Peer Consultants and Supplemental Instruction Leaders

We are now hiring Writing/Reading Peer Consultants and Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SIs) for the upcoming academic year. If you enjoy helping your peers with writing and reading assignments, apply for a position on Handshake. For further information, see the CRW Jobs button on the left sidebar.

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CRW 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

Workshops will resume in Fall ’26.  Be sure to check back then!

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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