Walk In Tutoring

What happens during a Writing Center visit?

Step One: Sign in with your name, your course, your instructor’s name. We ask for this information because we inform instructors that you’ve been in to see us, but don’t worry – we won’t go into specifics with them.

Step Two: A tutor will make a file for you so that we can keep a record of what you’ve worked on over the semester and how your writing has progressed. Only you, the tutors, and your instructor may look at the file.

Step Three: The tutor will work through your paper with you. He or she can read it silently, or you can go over it together out loud – it’s up to you and the tutor to decide what you feel most comfortable with.

One session may be all it takes, or you may want to come back several times as the paper progresses. This is why starting your papers early is key!

Important note: Around finals time, students may wait up to three hours to see a tutor. Plan ahead!