Student Writing & Language Center (SWLC)Discover the wealth of writing aids and resources available to Bates Students, Faculty and Staff. For example, you can make a one-on-one appointment with a writing specialist or drop in for help at the SWLC.
The Student Writing & Language Center (SWLC), located in the Peer Learning Commons on the ground floor of Ladd Library, empowers Bates students in becoming more effective writers, language-users, communicators, thinkers, and learners by providing a supportive environment for idea generation, collaboration, drafting, writing, reading, revising, editing, studying, speaking, and presenting.