I don't think your alma mater does offer them, but I don't think they were listed with the regular classes even at UGA back in the day.

I never took one, but there was a whole separate office of developmental studies that offered the remedial stuff. Does anyone remember the Jan Kemp scandal with UGA football players?

I agree that writing centers and remedial classes are two different entities. It just surprises me that the schools to which I linked would even need writing centers.

Nope.

Writing centers are just resources for students (undergrad and sometimes grad--eventhough undergrads use them the most). Most undergrads at most colleges and universities need help with their writing. And even students who write well need help organizing and writing papers.

Most people, in general, need help with their writing--including many graduate students and many faculty and professionals--reviewers for journals have a field day over some submissions.

None of my universities have remedial English. There are intro English classes, the writing centers, and the disabilities services centers.

And I described a situation where a writing center would be needed, or at the very least, helpful. I don't see what's so surprising about that.

It doesn't surprise me. That's like acting surprised that every college and university has a Discriplinary Action Committee. Writing centers are standard for colleges and universities regardless of prestige ranking, entry requirements, and GPA of the student population. There's a need.