Hybrid Writing Tutoring Appointment*
Hours of Operation*
Appointment service returns Summer 2022! Mondays-Thursday 11AM-6PM & Fridays 11AM-4PM.
About this Service
Schedule a 50-minute in-person or virtual Writing Tutoring Appointment in advance or same-day to discuss your work in depth. This format is ideal for writers who are looking for tools to solidify their ideas and refine their prose.
How to Make an Appointment (In-person or Virtual)
Our appointment service requires a one-time registration. Once an account is created, you will be able to make, modify, or cancel an appointment with the click of a button. If you already have an account, simply proceed to Make an Appointment. You will be prompted to choose in-person or virtual upon booking your appointment. Make sure to read the instructions on the site and appointment dialog box to ensure you are able to book a slot.
Create a New Account || Make an Appointment
Service Location: For in-person sessions, visit the Vèvè Writing Lounge located in the César Chávez Atrium (entrance located in lower Sproul). For virtual sessions, log on to the Virtual VèVè Writing Lounge (<— Zoom link).
To make the most out of your virtual session, we encourage you to check out our Student Guide.
If you have any questions or encounter any glitches, contact us at slcwritingprg@berkeley.edu.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel an appointment, please do so at least 2 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 2 hours in advance are considered late. Two late cancellations or no-shows in a month may result in your tutoring privilege being suspended for the remainder of the semester.
Hybrid Drop-in*
Hours of Operation*
Drop-in service returns Summer 2022! Wednesdays ONLY 11AM-6PM.
About this Service
Writers can visit us for a 30-minute one-to-one in-person session with a 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 essay.
How to Sign in Virtually & In-person
No prior scheduling is required.
To get started in-person: (Monday-Friday)
- Visit the Vèvè Writing Lounge located in 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 table).
- Wait for our Ambassador to connect you with one of our friendly tutors.
To get started virtually: (Monday-Friday)
- Log on to the Virtual VèVè Writing Lounge (<— Zoom link)
- Complete the sign-in form (will be shared by the Program Ambassador).
- A Program Ambassador will connect you with one of our friendly tutors.
To make the most out of your virtual session, we encourage you to check out our Student Guide.
If you have any questions or encounter any glitches, contact us at slcwritingprg@berkeley.edu.
Hybrid Weekly Tutoring
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursday 11AM-6PM & Fridays 11AM-4PM.
About this Service
Weekly Tutoring offers in-person or virtual one-on-one writing support for student writers enrolled in any course at Cal. Writers meet with their tutors on a weekly basis 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.
To make the most out of your session, we encourage you to check out our Student Guide.
How to Sign up
- Submit a Weekly Service Request Form
Orientation Schedule
Summer 2022*
- Wednesday, 7/27 || 5PM-6PM || RSVP to receive Zoom Link (Virtual)
*Orientations are offered on a rolling basis throughout the Fall/Spring/Summer semester. All listed times are PDT. Dates for the upcoming week are updated every Friday after 6PM (PST/PDT).
Virtual Workshops
UPDATE: Our workshop format has been suspended until further notice. Check back with us in upcoming semesters for new offerings.
RRR Week Writing Retreat
UPDATE: Suspended for Fall 2021-SP2022. Please visit us in Drop-in or book an Appointment to take advantage of this semester's RRR Week services. We also invite you to come write and study in the atrium of the César Chávez Student Center, where the VèVè Writing Lounge is located. There are spacious tables available for your use throughout our open hours and plenty of peers to work alongside.