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Offices & Services

Academic Skills

We provide quality academic support services to help students become active and independent learners.
Bookstore

The Washington College Bookstore is the one stop shop for all of text book and WAC gear needs. We can answer all of your textbook questions, while making sure you and your family are dressed in your WAC best.

Hours of operation:

8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

10:30am-1:30pm Saturday

Summer Hours (effective May 20th)

8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Closed on weekends
Campus Events

Calendars, special event planning, and more.
College Advancement

Keeping George Washington’s promise, our office manages the generous gifts that people make to the college.
Cromwell Center for Teaching and Learning

The Barbara and George Cromwell Center for Teaching and Learning supports a culture of sharing expertise, experiences, and best practices to support the mission of the Washington College and to meet the needs of our students.
Educational Technology
Global Education Office

Administers the college’s study abroad programs, provides programming and services to international students that are specific to their international status, advises faculty on overseas activities, and develops initiatives to further internationalize the campus.
Intercultural Affairs

The Office of Intercultural Affairs is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment essential for all students’ cultural development and academic success.
Office of Student Financial Aid

Numbers, and calculators, and loans - but most importantly, people who can help!
Public Safety

Phone: 410-778-7810
Office: Casey Academic Center, Ground Floor
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Rose O’Neill Literary House

Dedicated to promoting the articulated word. Literary events & programming, student internships & opportunities, and home of the Literary House Press.
Student Government Association

The SGA is the student voice on campus! We represent students and provide a variety of services to the community. Contact us at SGA@washcoll.edu.

Academy of Lifelong Learning (WC-ALL)
Buildings and Grounds

We help with maintenance requests, service, and upkeep!
Career Development

Helping our students along their paths, from interns to executives.
College Relations and Marketing

We tell it, share it, and show it! College communications HQ, including media information, branding and Web guidelines, and official downloads.
Digital Media Services
English Language Learning

The Office of English Language Learning supports English-language learning students throughout their academic careers. It also facilitates their adaption to the American educational system and strives to alleviate cross-cultural misunderstandings that occur between students and faculty.
Health Services

Health Services is an on-campus health clinic that provides healthcare and education to our full- time college students on an appointment basis.

Monday-Friday:

8:30 a.m. - noon
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 410-778-7261
Fax: 410-810-7101
Library and Academic Technology

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 - 2:00 a.m.
Friday: 8:00 -10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-2:00 a.m.
Planning Committee

The Planning Committee participates and involves the College community in the development and implementation of College priorities and plans.
Quantitative Skills Center

The Quantitative Skills Center provides peer tutoring for all courses that have a quantitative component.
Staff Council
Technology HelpDesk

We can help with all your computer needs!

Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Admissions Office

We help you get here! Located in the Casey Academic Center, we’re here to help you navigate the college admissions process. Visit with your admissions counselor, take a tour of campus, attend an info session and more. We’re here Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and on select Saturdays.
Business Office

Monday-Friday: 8:30 - 4:30
Center for Environment & Society

The Center for Environment & Society at Washington College supports interdisciplinary research and education, exemplary stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and the integration of ecological and social values.
Conference Services

Providing and arranging campus services for outside groups and individuals.
Dining Services

Weekdays: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Weekends: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Finance Office
Human Resources
Office of Information Technologies

OIT is responsible for the College’s core data networks, telephone services, technology purchasing and administrative data processing systems.
President’s Office
Registrar

Grades, courses, transcripts, and advisory information. Plus a lot of friendly faces!

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Student Affairs

Student Affairs ensures a lively, challenging, and supportive out-of-class experience for Washington College students that complements their academic work. The main office is located on the second floor of the Casey Academic Center and is open M-F 8:30-4:30.
Transportation Services

From shuttles to our motor pool, we get you where you need to go.

Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Get connected, stay connected, join the WC network!
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience

Understanding the American present by examining its past.
Central Services

Central Services is your one-stop mail and copy center for the College.

Shipping services are available through USPS, UPS and Federal Express.

We sort and deliver mail and parcels to the campus community as well

as offer a variety of copy services. Letter folding services complete our

list of services provided to campus.
Counseling Services

Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. - noon
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 410-778-7261
Fax: 410-810-7101
Disability Services

Disability Services, a part of the Office of Academic Skills, provides information, support, and accessibility accommodations for students, employees, and visitors with disabilities.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

We are a teaching, training and working geospatial technologies hub, come by and see what we do!

Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm / Mon - Fri
Institutional Research

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment is to enhance institutional effectiveness by providing information that supports and strengthens decision-making and planning processes at Washington College. The central objectives of the Office are to provide systematic, objective, timely, and accurate research in support of the College’s goals, planning, and decision-making.
Office of Student Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement contributes to the holistic education of Washington College students by providing co-curricular opportunities focused on enhancing personal, educational, leadership, and social development.
Provost and Dean

Our office is responsible for the faculty, the curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities for students such as study abroad and internships for academic credit. We are also responsible for academic services, disability services, support for international students and first year advising.
Residential Life

Our office home to all the homes! Find hall details, floorplans, forms and checklists. Meet your Resident Advisor!
Student Events Board
Writing Center

We provide individualized, one-to-one peer tutoring sessions for students working on writing projects across the curriculum.

Office of Academic Skills

Room 205, 2nd Floor
Clifton M. Miller Library

oas@washcoll.edu
410.778.7860
Fax: 410.778.7884

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Success Seminars

The Office of Academic Skills offers a series of specific workshops to accelerate learning: time management, reading, note-taking, test taking, and other organizational skills.

If you would like to request a seminar, workshop, or presentation for a class, residence hall, etc., please fill contact Hilary Bateman (hbateman2@washcoll.edu). We appreciate 2 or more weeks advanced notice.

Spring 2019 Seminar Schedule

All seminars will be presented in the Sophie Kerr Room on the 2nd floor of Miller Library.

Please contact Hilary Bateman, hbateman2@washcoll.edu with any questions.

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Topic	Day	Date	Time
Project Management for Seniors: SCE	Thursday	January 31	4:00-5:00 pm
Goal Setting for a New Semester	Monday	February 4	6:00-7:00 pm
Time Management A-Z	Tuesday	February 5	6:00-7:00 pm
Your Best Friend, Your Syllabi	Wednesday	February 6	4:00-5:00 pm
Managing Time & Priorities	Monday	February 11	4:00-5:00 pm
Work Smarter Not Harder: Taking Advantage of Your Learning Style & Strengths	Monday	February 11	6:00-7:00 pm
How to Put Off Procrastination	Tuesday	February 12	4:00-5:00 pm
Getting the Most from Your Textbooks & Reading	Tuesday	February 12	6:00-7:00 pm
Create a Plan for Success, Using Your Time Well	Thursday	February 14	6:00-7:00 pm
Note Taking; Getting It All Down	Tuesday	February 19	6:00-7:00 pm
Get the Group Together: Strategies for Successful Group Projects	Wednesday	February 20	4:00-5:00 pm
Stress and Sleep: Taking Time to Breath and Catch Some Zzz’s	Wednesday	February 20	6:00-7:00 pm
All About Exams; Prep, Strategies, and Anxiety	Monday	February 25	4:00-5:00 pm
Managing Time & Priorities	Tuesday	February 26	4:00-5:00 pm
Create a Plan for Success, Using Your Time Well	Thursday	February 28	4:00-5:00 pm
MIDTERM
Rebounding from Midterm Grades	Wednesday	March 20	6:00-7:00 pm
Rebounding from Midterm Grades	Monday	March 25	6:00-7:00 pm
How to Put Off Procrastination	Wednesday	March 27	6:00-7:00 pm
Create a Plan for Success, Using Your Time Well	Thursday	March 28	4:00-5:00 pm
Rebounding from Midterm Grades	Tuesday	April 2	4:00-5:00 pm
Time Management A-Z	Wednesday	April 3	6:00-7:00 pm
Managing Time & Priorities	Monday	April 8	4:00-5:00 pm
Talking to Professors: How and Why	Thursday	April 11	6:00-7:00 pm
Stress and Sleep: Taking Time to Breath and Catch Some Zzz’s	Tuesday	April 16	6:00-7:00 pm
Reach the Finish Line: Making a Study Plan for Finals	Wednesday	April 17	6:00-7:00 pm
All About Exams; Prep, Strategies, and Anxiety	Monday	April 22	4:00-5:00 pm

Academic Skills

Offices & Services

Hours of operation:

8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

10:30am-1:30pm Saturday

Summer Hours (effective May 20th)

8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Closed on weekends

Office of Academic Skills

Success Seminars

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