Do I need to make an appointment?

The University Writing Studio (UWS) offers drop in hours from 2pm-4pm Mon-Fri, Summer B – Spring semesters. During slower times, you may be able to stop by and get seen as a drop-in. During busier times of the semester – midterms and finals – wait times may be longer and/or you may not be seen as a drop-in student. To guarantee your spot, we encourage you to make an appointment.

What should I bring to my session?

You may bring a hard copy of your draft and any other relevant materials, instructor’s comments, assignment guidelines, notes, etc. You may also use your personal device to access your desired materials. Please note that our printers are not available for student use.

Who visits the UWS?

Graduate and undergraduate students in a variety of disciplines come to the UWS to receive assistance with their writing. It’s a myth that writing centers are for bad writers; the UWC is a place for all writers!

When should I visit the UWS?

As soon as possible! Don’t come in the day before an assignment is due; let us assist you as you draft, from brainstorming to revising.

Can I drop my paper off for proofreading?

UWS tutors work with students face-to-face to help them improve their writing. We don’t allow students to drop off assignments because only you can write or improve your paper.

How often can I visit the UWS?

We encourage you to allow time to reflect on tutor feedback and make changes to your writing. You may schedule multiple appointments a week, however, excessive absences from appointments may result in a non-allowance of future scheduling.

How long will a session take?

Sessions are 30 minutes, and begin at the top and bottom of every hour. If you are working on a long document or have multiple and/or complicated questions with which you would like help, you can schedule multiple sessions with your tutor.

Do you offer online writing help?

We offer UWC appointments via Zoom for convenience. When scheduling an appointment, please select your desired location (2215 Turlington Hall or Zoom (online)).

Will visiting the UWS help me earn an A on my paper?

The purpose of the UWS is to help make you a better writer, not just to write a better paper. Because writing improvement takes time, we cannot promise that you will receive an A on your assignment, but we can promise that with practice you will become a better writer.