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

Our full Drop-in service will resume on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. 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-Wednesdays 1PM-6PM (Virtual & In-Person)

  • Thursdays 1PM-5PM (Virtual & In-Person)

  • Fridays 1PM-5PM (Virtual only)

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

Note: Our Drop-in services will conclude on Friday of RRR Week, Friday, May 8, 2026. There is no Drop-in service during Spring Break or Finals week.

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 César Chávez 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).