FAQs

Can I work at the Writing Center
If you are interested in working at the Writing Center, please click here for more info.

How do I make an appointment?
Students should call 202-994-3765 to schedule appointments. We are open from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM from Mon.-Thur., 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Fridays and 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Sundays on the Foggy Bottom Campus. At Eckles Library on the Mount Vernon Campus, we are open from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM every Sunday. If you call after hours, you may leave a message on our voicemail. We also take walk-in appointments on a first-come first-served basis. We are unable to schedule appointments via e-mail.

Where are you located?
The Writing Center is located in Rome Hall, Suite 550. Rome Hall is in the Academic Center across the street from Gelman Library at 801 22nd St. NW. We also have a satellite location at Eckles Library on the Mt. Vernon Campus. We are open at Mt. Vernon from 7:00-10:00 PM every Sunday.

What do I need to bring?
Bring a draft and/or any other brainstorming materials you have been working on for your assignment. We also ask that you bring your assignment sheet, instructions, any professor or peer comments, and anything else with which you would like help.

What types of papers can you help me with?
We can assist you with any writing assignment or personal writing project (except for resumes and cover letters) as long as they are written in English!

Will you edit my paper for me?
The Writing Center is not a drop-off editing service; instead, we sit down one-on-one with each student, read through the paper, and discuss the student's concerns within the assignment. We seek to assist students with all elements of their writing.

How much does it cost?
Our services are free!

Who will be tutoring me?
Our tutors are trained undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines. Click here to meet our staff!