Students meet in Wilmer Writing Center (Hopwood 4) with a tutor for up to 30 minutes.

Students meet synchronously (live) online with a tutor for up to 30 minutes. Students chat online with a tutor, either through WCONLINE or Google Docs and Google Meet. All appointments use Eastern Standard Time.

Students should select an available e-tutoring appointment and then upload their papers to WCONLINE Students do not meet directly with a tutor but will be given feedback and guidance on the paper submitted. Feedback related to higher-order concerns (content, use of evidence, organization, etc.) will be sent via email.

An e-tutor can usually review 5 pages (double-spaced) per appointment. If a student’s paper is longer than 5 pages, the tutor will need more time and the appointment should be adjusted to 60 minutes.

Please note: We suggest that students upload their papers to WCONLINE’s appointment form for all appointment types, including face-to-face appointments.

• Log into WCONLINE using your University username and password.
• Register (first-time users).
• View the calendar. If the calendar is not displaying, click the “View the calendar display” link below the “Find Appointments” button.
• Use the calendar icon to select the week/day you are interested in.
• White blocks indicate availability. Select one that fits your schedule. Note that some tutors offer all three types of tutoring (face-to-face, online, and e-tutoring), while others do not.
• Click the white block that suits your needs. A window will open.
• Fill out all required fields (on the appointment form).
• If this is an e-tutoring or online appointment, please type your assignment’s directions in the appropriate field.
• If this is an e-tutoring appointment, upload your paper at the bottom of the appointment form. Click “File #1” and upload your paper. You may also do this if it is an online or face-to-face appointment.
• Click “Create an appointment.” You will receive an email with a link. You can click that link to cancel your appointment, if necessary.

Joining a Scheduled Online (Live) Appointment

• Log into WCONLINE using your University username and password.
• Find your appointment on the schedule. Look for the appropriate date, time, and tutor’s name. You may hover over all red/crimson-colored blocks until you see your name appear.
• Click the appropriate red/crimson box. A window will open.
• Click “Start or Join Online Consultation.”