The Writing Center offers free writing help to all Binghamton University students by trained tutors. We currently offer:
- in-person tutoring in the Writing Center (Library North 2411--just around the corner from the Harpur Dean's office) Monday-Thursday 10-4 and Friday 10-3:15). Tutoring is offered while classes are in session.
- synchronous (real-time) online tutoring appointments available normally after 4 p.m. Check whether your tutor's name is followed by "In-Person" or "Online."
- Create an account if this is your first visit, or update your profile if you haven't been here this semester.
- Select an appointment that suits your schedule. Keep track of it; you're busy, and our tutors are, too! Repeated no-shows or repeatedly failing to cancel with adequate notice will result in disabling of client accounts.
- Fill out the intake form to help you and your tutor make the most of your time together.
- Since appointments are no longer than 45 minutes, prioritize your concerns. You'll have a chance to do this with your tutor, too.
- You can upload a file, but your tutor may not have a chance to read it ahead of time.
- To meet with your tutor,
- come to Library North 2411 a few minutes before your appointment, if it's an in-person appointment
- if it's after 4 p.m., or for any online appointment, sign in again on WCOnline, click on your appointment, and follow the directions.
- You can import a variety of file types, or a google doc link (sharing permission with your tutor), or you can cut and paste your document onto the whiteboard once you're inside your appointment. Your tutor will help you to save and export your revised document.
- No appointments open on the day you're looking for? You can get on the waiting list by clicking the notice on the bottom right-hand side. If you've shared your cell phone number with us in your profile (which you can update anytime), you'll get a text notifying you that an appointment's become available.
- Happy writing! We look forward to seeing you soon.
