Drop-In Tutoring

About the SLC

Drop-In Tutoring, Writing

Welcome

Welcome to our Drop-in Tutoring service! Our services are designed to support writers at all stages of the writing process. Whatever written assignment you have—a response paper, a report, a literary essay, or a research project—we invite you to visit us early and often. You don't have to have a complete draft to work with one of our friendly tutors. Bring a prompt, a rough idea, or just reading notes, and we will work with you to build a solid foundation for your paper. Explore our three main service formats to see which works best for you: Appointment, Drop-in, and Weekly. Or, check out our select Workshops, Writer Hours (Coming Soon), and RRR Week Writing Retreat services (Coming soon).

About this Service

Writers can visit us for a 30-minute in-person or virtual session with a peer tutor to discuss strategies for strengthening their paper. This format is particularly ideal for writers who are seeking focused feedback on specific aspects of their essays.

Note: We do not support non-academic writing such as creative writing, personal statements, resumés, or applications, and we highly encourage you to visit the Career Center's Live Reception for further support.

Hours of Operation: Drop-In Service

We offer both in-person and virtual Drop-in services throughout the week, except on Virtual Fridays. No prior scheduling is required. Please see below for our full open hours and tutor availability.

Drop-In Hours: 

  • Monday-Thursday 1PM-6PM (Virtual & In-Person)

  • Fridays 1PM-5PM (Virtual only)

To view the tutors on service, please visit our weekly drop-in schedule.

Note: Service has ended for Spring 2026. Service will return Monday, June 22nd, 2026. Hours of operation will be updated by Thursday, June 18th, 2026

How to Visit Us

No prior scheduling is required.

To get started in-person:

  • Visit the Vèvè Writing Lounge located on the 1st floor the Student Center Atrium (link is external) (entrance located in Lower Sproul).
  • Complete the sign-in form (will be shared by the Program Ambassador at the sign-in desk).
  • Wait for our Ambassador to connect you with one of our friendly tutors.

To get started virtually:

To make the most out of your virtual session, we encourage you to check out our Virtual Student Guide (bmail log-in required).

If you have any questions or encounter any technical difficulties, contact us at slcwritingprg@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).