About this Service
Weekly Tutoring offers in-person or virtual one-on-one writing support for student writers enrolled in any academic course at Cal. Writers meet with their tutors on a weekly basis—for 50-minutes—to practice writing as a process. This format is ideal for writers who wish to gain deeper insight into the U.S. academic writing conventions and who understand that "good" writing is a practiced and learnable set of skills.
Hours of Operation
Thank you for using our services this semester!
Hours of Operation Schedule:
- M-Th 11AM-5PM (in-person and virtual)
- MWTh, 6-7PM (virtual only)
- Fridays, 11AM-5PM (virtual only)
- Sundays, 2PM-5PM (virtual only)
How to Sign up for Weekly
Our weekly service requires the following two steps to begin:
- Submit a Weekly Service Request Form for Fall 2024.
- Complete a mandatory, in-person or virtual 1hr orientation. The above request form will prompt you to RSVP for an orientation but if you need to sign up for a different time or you are unsure if you want to make a request, you can RSVP for an orientation here. We will update new times for the upcoming week every Sunday by 6PM.
Weekly Orientation Schedule:
- Wed. || 10/9/24 || 4PM-5PM || Virtual || RSVP to receive Zoom Link
- Thurs. || 10/10/24 || 5:30PM-6:30PM || Virtual || RSVP to receive Zoom Link
- Mon. || 10/14/24 || 12PM-1PM || Virtual || RSVP to receive Zoom Link
- More times coming soon!
The Process
So you’ve completed the request form—what’s next? Attend your orientation!
You will receive a confirmation email and bCal for the orientation you have RSVP'd for this semester. Once you have attended your orientation, we will review your full tutor request and assign you a weekly tutor based on your form submission details. You will receive an email from the SLC Writing Program (slcwritingprg@berkeley.edu) with your weekly tutor assignment and first session date. Be sure you have added our email to your contacts so that we are not routed to spam.
Within 48 hours of receiving the system confirmation, your tutor will follow up with you to confirm your first session. Please follow up with your tutor to let them know you will be there!
About Weekly Orientations
The purpose of our Weekly orientation is to familiarize you with the Weekly Tutoring service format, service expectations, and best practices to empower you to decide if this is the right commitment for you.
Preparing for your First Meeting
At the start of your first session, please join our virtual lounge. You can find the link in your confirmation email and linked below. Please have any course materials (syllabi, readings, prompts/assignments, outlines, drafts, etc.) ready and accessible to discuss with your tutor.
Additionally, you and your new Writing Tutor will have the opportunity to establish your meeting time, mode, and expectations as well as set goals for your writing journey and partnership this semester.
Important Note: You will not likely have time to discuss any writing assignments during your first session. We encourage you to visit us for Drop-in if you have any pressing projects at this time. You can visit your assigned tutors' hours or any of our friendly tutors' Drop-in times. They are all here to support you!
How to Visit Us
Once you’re assigned and your first meeting is confirmed, see below how to visit us.
To get started in-person:
- Visit the Vèvè Writing Lounge located on the 1st floor the César Chávez Atrium (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 your Weekly Tutor.
To get started virtually:
- Log on to the Virtual VèVè Writing Lounge (<— Zoom link)
- Complete the sign-in form (will be shared by the Program Ambassador).
- Wait for our Ambassador to connect you with your Weekly Tutor.
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.