Student Resources
Department of English student resources.
- The Writing Center
- The York College Writing Center provides writing tutoring for all York College students. Tutors work with students on all aspects of the writing process.
- Writing Requirements
- York College has a “spiral” writing curriculum, in which students are required to take at least five courses that include not only significant amounts of writing, but also specific instruction in the writing process.
- Writing 300 Advice and FAQ
- We always ask students finishing their Writing Program course to tell us what they think about the course, and what they would tell a student about to take Writing 301, 302, or 303. Here's some of what they say! You will also find here Frequently Asked Questions about the College-Wide Writing Program.
- The York Scholar
- The York Scholar is a collection of essays written by students in Writing 301, 302 and 303 courses.
- Writing Intensive Courses
- Students are required to complete three (3) WI courses for graduation, two in the lower-division (100- and 200-level courses) and one in the upper-division (300- and 400-level courses) in the major course design.
- Grading Policies
- Here students will find the grading policies of York College.
- English 125/200 Textbook Companion Websites
- Links to the websites for the textbooks used in English 125 and English 200 classes.
- Writing and Research Resources
- Resources to aid students in conducting research, integrating and documenting sources, and more fully engaging the writing process.
- CUNY Graduate Programs in English
- Links to the websites for the graduate programs in English across CUNY.
- Additional Graduate School Resources
- Useful resources to aid students in preparing for graduate school and choosing a graduate program.


