The University Writing Center (UWC) offers services by appointment and on a walk-in basis. Tutoring sessions start on the hour and are 50 minutes long. See Policies and Procedures for more details.

Writing

Writers at all levels of skill can benefit from the UWC’s individual tutoring services. Students can work with tutors on any phase of the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to developing an outline or rough draft to revising and editing. Students are encouraged to meet with a tutor early in the writing process. In addition to offering general writing tutors, the UWC has ESL specialists who can assist students whose first language is not English. (See ESL Services, below, for information about help with speech or pronunciation.)

Recurring Appointments

Students who want to work on their writing on a regular basis can arrange standing weekly or biweekly appointments with the same tutor. To set up a recurring appointment, contact us by email, call 212.229.5121, or stop by the office at 71 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor.

Two-Hour Appointments

Students who need an extended tutoring session to get through a particular piece of writing can schedule a two-hour appointment. To schedule a two-hour appointment, contact us by email, call 212.229.5121, or stop by the office at 71 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor.

Skype Appointments

Starting in January 2012, the UWC will offer Skype appointments for students who are unable to come to the center in person. When scheduling a Skype appointment, you must type "SKP" before your name in the reservation form AND include your Skype username where indicated.

Students with Skype appointments must email their assignment sheet and paper no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the session. At the appointed time, the UWC tutor will contact you at the username provided on the e-scheduler. Note: You may only schedule Skype appointments with tutors working from our main location (71 5th Avenue). Skype tutoring is not available for mathematics. 

Telephone Conferences

The UWC offers telephone conferences for students who are unable to come in person. To schedule a phone appointment, you must type "ph" before your name in the reservation form and include your telephone number.

Students with phone appointments must email their assignment sheet and paper to be reviewed in advance--no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the session. At the appointed time, the UWC tutor will call the student at the telephone number provided on the e-scheduler. Note: Telephone tutoring is not available for mathematics and is not offered at the midtown location.

Math Support

Whether you are taking a mathematics course like calculus or statistics or a course that incorporates some math, UWC math tutors can provide assistance to meet your needs. Use the e-scheduler to book an appointment with a tutor designated as MATH. For more information, go to Math Support Services.

ESL Services

The UWC has ESL-certified tutors who can provide help with writing, reading, speaking, and pronunciation. The UWC also hosts biweekly English conversation groups. Use the e-scheduler to book an appointment with a tutor designated as ESL. For more information, go to ESL Services.

Graduate Student Services

The UWC offers graduate-level tutoring to students in master’s or PhD programs. Tutors are themselves advanced PhD students. They can help students who are working on research papers, thesis and dissertation proposals, or papers for publication. Use the e-scheduler to book an appointment with a tutor designated as GRAD.

Midtown Location

In addition to the main location at 71 Fifth Avenue, the UWC has a satellite office at the School of Fashion at Parsons, 232 West 40th Street (corner of Seventh Avenue), room 1207. This location is open to all students at the university on Mondays and Thursdays. Check the e-scheduler for available times.

The University Writing Center is a program of the Office of the Provost.