Welcome to the Center for Excellence in Writing!
The Writing Center can help you with any type of writing, at any stage in your writing process through in person or virtual appointments.
Center Hours (17 Norton):
Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pm and Fridays 10am - 6pm. (Virtual hours available on Sundays)
We also host the Oral Communication Lab (OCL) Fridays 12pm - 5pm for
- English Conversations Groups
- Interview practice
- Presentation practice
- Networking practice and other special events.
Get the Spring 2026 OCL schedule here!
You can make appointments via Navigate under "Writing and Communication Support." Questions? Drop in to 17 Norton, email writing@buffalo.edu, or call 716-645-5139.
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The CEW is a very welcoming resource on campus. As a transfer student in my second semester, I am very appreciative of their welcoming environment since it makes me feel like I fit in on campus."