Mission Statement
The Pomona College Center for Speaking, Writing, and the Image (CSWIM) offers free, one-on-one consultations to all students enrolled in Pomona College courses. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and collaborative space for students to talk about their writing projects and processes. We welcome all kinds of writing, including academic, creative, professional, and personal, in all stages of development, from brainstorming to the final draft. Our aim is to center students’ voices and goals as they navigate varying expectations of writing across genres.
The CSWIM is centrally located on the ground floor Smith Campus Center Suite 148, across from the Mail Room.
During the academic year, the CSWIM is open for appointments all week, in person and online. Students can make an appointment online by logging into the portal and selecting a timeslot with an available writing partner. We also offer drop-in hours from 8-10 p.m. on those days, with appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can also stop by in the afternoons and early evening to see if there are appointments available.