• Sorry, but we can't schedule by phone. Please sign up for an appointment in the book in 119 Guthrie.
• Appointments last 30 minutes.
• To be guaranteed an appointment, please schedule well in advance of the due date.
• Drop-ins are welcome if the tutor is available.
• Please schedule only one appointment per day per assignment. If we have time, you may either use two consecutive appointments or drop in later the same day for a second appointment.
• Even when our schedule looks full, we often have last-minute openings. Call or stop by on the half hour to check on late cancellations or no-shows.

When You Come In

• Be ready to begin writing: have either a draft or some concrete ideas about what you want to write.
• Your rough draft can be just that: rough and incomplete, consisting of an outline or just one section of the paper. Unless you are very confident about your writing, don't wait until you have a final draft and an imminent due date. It usually works best to come in with early drafts.
• If you're having trouble in a specific area, we'll work on that first.
• If you're ready to write but haven't yet begun, we'll help you to figure out where to start.

And Finally...

• Give yourself plenty of time to revise afterwards.
• Many students like to come in more than once per assignment.
• If you can't keep your appointment, please cancel by phone or email as a courtesy to other students.
• We can answer general questions about writing via email, but please see us in person for detailed consultations.
• Our office is accessible only by stairs. If this presents a problem, we'll be happy to arrange a more convenient place to meet.