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Appointments begin on September 14.

The new Fall 2026 schedule is available on eClass.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about how the Writing Centre works, you can contact our instructor, Davis Vallesi: vallesid@yorku.ca

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Meet the Instructor!

Hello everyone, my name is Davis Vallesi and I am pleased to be serving as the Writing Instructor for Bethune College for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year! I completed my PhD here at York in Communication & Culture, serving as an instructor at the York Writing Centre for five years during my studies. I am here to support all of you across your academic pursuits, whether that be during one-to-one writing appointments, open drop in hours, or group workshops that will be offered throughout the semester on various writing topics. I am able to assist in many areas that relate to your coursework and overall degree progression including academic writing, presentation/communication skills, and professional career development. For all writing appointments, students have the option to hold the session in-person at BC 206 or via Zoom at the link below. Please indicate your preference on the appointment form when booking your session.

The Writing Centre is here to help you navigate the different kinds of academic and professional writing that you will encounter over your university experience. This includes talking about the different skills that you will need to be successful in your writing practice.

Please note that these appointment slots are for students who are from the Faculty of Science (SC) or Lassonde School of Engineering (LE) or who are currently taking a Lassonde (LE/), Science (SC/) or Bethune (SC/BC) course. Students who are not enrolled in Science, Lassonde or Bethune College-affiliated courses will have their bookings cancelled.

The Bethune Writing Centre can help you with the following:

  • Review your work and learn to self-edit
  • Write a critical argument and/or thesis for assignments
  • Organize the structure of scientific reports and essays
  • Reference and write citations
  • Learning strategies and effective work habits
  • Personal statements, resumes and professional communications

No appointment necessary! Drop by the LSB Study PODS with your writing related questions.

** The LSB Study PODS are located within the Student Academic Advising and Support Centre on the main floor of the Life Sciences Building, Keele Campus. **

Writing Drop-in begins on September 15th and will run until December 9th. No drop-in over Reading Week. 

This year drop-in writing appointments will be on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm and Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.  

Guidelines for drop-ins:

Drop-in appointments are 10-minutes maximum. These short meetings with the Writing Instructor are ideal for asking 1-2 short questions.

You will be seen on a “first come, first served” basis. Please be aware of others who are waiting and be respectful as you wait for your turn.

Please keep in mind that the Writing Instructor might be working with someone when you arrive. If you have any questions, please do your best to wait until your turn or until there is a suitable break between other appointments.

One (1) drop-in per day is allowed. If you need more time with the instructor to talk about and/or review your work, please book a 50-minute appointment (the full schedule is available on the Bethune Writing Centre eClass).

If you have any questions, please contact the Bethune Writing Centre Coordinator (vallesid@yorku.ca).

  • Appointments are 50 minutes.
  • A maximum of 3 appointments can be booked at a time.
  • 1 appointment per day is permitted. If you book multiple appointments on one day, only the first appointment will be kept (subsequent bookings will be cancelled).
  • You will receive a reminder email the morning of your appointment.
  • If you would like to request an alternate day/time to book an appointment, please contact Davis Vallesi: vallesid@yorku.ca.

Changes to Appointments:

  • Appointments can be booked up to 1 hour before the scheduled time.
  • You can change or cancel your appointment up to 1 hour before your appointment time. After this point, please contact the Writing Instructor to make changes.

For in-person appointments:

  • We meet in BC 206.
  • Please ensure that your document and any supporting materials are available to work on together. We can work on a hard copy or please bring a device/laptop to work digitally.
  • If you are feeling unwell, please contact the Writing Instructor. Accommodations will be made to reschedule your appointment virtually.

For virtual appointments over Zoom:

  • You can access Zoom through the main page on the Writing Centre's eClass.
  • Kathryn will welcome you into the session from the waiting room at your scheduled time.

Appointments begin on September 14.

Note: Please keep in mind that the schedule can change; see the eClass page for the most up-to-date offerings.

The schedule for the Fall term is:

Monday: 10:00am – 2:00pm (appointments are virtual via Zoom)

Tuesday: 10:00am – 12:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm (in person appointments in BC 206 or virtually via Zoom if student prefers)

Wednesday: 10:00am – 2:00pm (in person appointments in BC 206 or virtually via Zoom if student prefers)

2:00pm – 3:00pm (drop-in @ LSB Study PODS)

Thursday: 4:00pm – 8:00pm (appointments are virtual via Zoom)

The last day of appointments for the Fall term is December 17th.

We are open for appointments during the Fall Reading Week, however all appointments will be held virtually via Zoom.

Contact Davis (vallesid@yorku.ca) with any questions about the schedule or to request an alternate booking.

To be determined closer to the semester.

Writing Centres, Learning and Research Support:

Science Writing:

Style and Referencing Guides:

Getting started and Frequently Asked Questions in writing:

Tips for Common Grammatical Errors:

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