UVM Writing Centers
Have a question about a paper you're writing? Need a fresh perspective? Want to brainstorm ideas with another writer?

Make an appointment with one of our friendly peer tutors for individual writing support at any point in the writing process.

Schedule an AppointmentIf you experience difficulty using the online scheduling system or need assistance accessing writing support, please contact us using our form, by phone at (802) 656-1958, or by stopping by our reception desk one floor down from the entry of Howe Library.Meet the Tutors

Visiting the Undergraduate Writing Center

What Happens During a Tutoring Session

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Students can choose in-person or online appointments. In-person appointments are held in the Writing Center on the Ground Floor of Howe library. This video tutorial shows how to meet your tutor for an online appointment and demonstrates some of the tools in our online platform. When you make an appointment, instructions for joining your online session (pdf) will also be sent to you in your confirmation email. 

What's an Online Appointment Like?

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Students can choose in-person or online appointments. In-person appointments are held in the Writing Center on the Ground Floor of Howe library. This video tutorial shows how to meet your tutor for an online appointment and demonstrates some of the tools in our online platform. When you make an appointment, instructions for joining your online session (pdf) will also be sent to you in your confirmation email. 

A Look Around the Undergraduate Writing Center

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Our welcoming and supportive writing center space is located on the ground floor of Howe Memorial Library and features a variety of seating and resource options so that you can feel at home. If you'd like to become familiar with the physical space before an in-person visit, take a visual tour, audio tour, or text tour (pdf) of our space.

 

Drop-ins Welcome

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If you would like to visit the writing center but do not have an appointment, you are welcome to drop by to see if a tutor is available. Though there is no guarantee that you will be seen, there are times when slots become available due to another student not showing up or a tutor finishing early with a student.

Behavioral Expectations

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As members of the University of Vermont community, staff, students, and guests in the Writing Centers are expected to adhere to a behavioral expectations policy to ensure that all students can benefit from support in a productive, respectful, inclusive, and safe environment. Please visit our Behavioral Expectations page to see the full policy.

Making and Canceling Appointments

Activating your Account

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The first time you use our appointment schedule system, WCOnline, you will need to activate your account through a short form. This will only take a couple of minutes. After that, it is as simple as logging in, clicking on your chosen time, and providing a little information about what you are working on.

If you experience difficulty using the online scheduling system or need assistance accessing writing support, please contact us using our form, by phone at (802) 656-1958, or by stopping by our reception desk one floor down from the entry of Howe Library.

Make An Appointment

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You can reserve time with a peer tutor up to one week in advance through our online appointment scheduling system. Log into the schedule system, search for an open slot (white), click on the slot and then provide the required information. If you'd like to, you can attach a copy of your draft or assignment to the appointment.

Looking for a group appointment? Group projects are available face-to-face. One student should make the appointment, and include the names of other members of the group (a maximum of 4 students) in the  "Something else your tutor should know?" section of the appointment form. 

Cancel an Appointment

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To cancel an appointment, log into the online scheduling system in advance, click on your appointment, and then click "cancel." If you are unable to cancel, your appointment will be marked as "missed," but we still appreciate notification so that we can open the slot to other students.

Request a Writing Partner for Weekly Appointments

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Ask for a writing partner if you plan on using the Writing Center frequently over the course of the semester. This program allows you to meet weekly with the same tutor, rather than starting over with a different person each time you come to the Writing Center. It also allows you to be matched with a tutor who fits your specific situation. At your first meeting, you and your tutor will set some goals for the semester.

If the linked form is not working for you, please contact us by email, by phone at (802) 656-1958, or by stopping by our reception desk one floor down from the entry of Howe Library.

Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Session

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  • Be on time. If you are 10 minutes late, you will lose your reserved time. Sessions end 10 minutes before the hour.
  • Reduce distractions. Turn off alerts on your devices.
  • Review the assignment, your draft, and relevant texts in advance. Be prepared to share them with your tutor.
  • Tell the tutor what you hope to accomplish in the session.
  • Tell the tutor about strategies that have worked for you in the past.