Appointment Directions

• First visit? “Register for an account” and use your APSU email (@students.apsu.edu). This is a one-time registration. 
• Log in, select an available time on the schedule, and choose your appointment type. 
• Box Color Meanings: White = Available, Blue = Unavailable.
• Appointment limit: 1 hour/day, 2 hours/week per student.
• Complete the form and click Create Appointment.
• Fill in the Course Name, Instructor Name, and what you want to work on.
• Attach your assignment sheet and the written document in .doc or .docx

Appointment Types

In-Person

• Meet with a writing tutor in person at the Writing Center.
• Five minutes before your session: Arrive at the APSU Writing Center, located on the Second Floor of the Felix G. Woodward Library.
• Check in at the Front Desk. Tell the attendant your name and that you are checking in for your appointment.
• The front desk will direct you to your tutor. There’s no need to check out when you leave!

Online (Live Video Call)

• This option includes a live video call, allowing for real-time discussion and feedback.
• Five minutes before your session: Log in to MYWCOnline.
• Click on your appointment.
• Click the hyperlink in the “Meeting Online?” box: Start or Join a LIVE VIDEO Consultation. The tutor will meet you when the appointment starts.

eTutoring (Paper-Submission)

• If you choose an eTutoring appointment, no meeting is required.
• Please upload your assignment sheet and written document in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) at least 1 hour before your appointment time.
• After your session, log in, open your appointment, and check the "Attached Files" section for your tutor's written feedback.
• Failure to upload an assignment sheet or your written work may result in your appointment being canceled.
• Please only submit Word (.doc or .docx) files. We are not responsible for converting PDF files to Word files.

Session Expectations

• To ensure a productive Writing Center session, please come prepared with:
  
  • Respect: Treat your tutor with respect. If you are disrespectful or unwilling to engage, your tutor may end or cancel the appointment at any time.
  • Flexibility: Your appointment is subject to change based on tutor availability or APSU closures.
    • In the event of a closure, your appointment may be moved to an online format or canceled. You will be notified via email if there are any changes.
  • Collaboration: During your Writing Center session, you will work together with your tutor to improve your paper.
  • Assignment Sheet: Come with specific questions or topics in mind to make the most of your 30-minute or 1-hour session. 
    • Please bring both your assignment sheet and the document you have begun writing.
    • Failure to meet these expectations may result in your appointment being canceled.
• Session Guidelines
  • Tutors typically review 2-3 pages during a 30-minute session.
  • The goal is to improve your writing skills, not guarantee a specific grade.
  • Tutors focus on addressing 2-3 types of mistakes rather than "fixing" the entire paper.

Appointment Cancellations

• Check your appointment time:  Verify your appointment time and date to avoid conflicts.
• No-Show Policy: Appointments will be marked as no-show and canceled if you arrive more than:
  • 5 minutes late for a 30-minute appointment
  • 10 minutes late for a 1-hour appointment
• Missed Appointment Policy: Students who miss more than three appointments without canceling in advance will be unable to book further appointments for the remainder of the semester.

Appointment Limits

• Students may book up to 1 hour per day and 2 hours per week.
  • Same Assignment: You may book either a single 30-minute session or a consecutive 1-hour session per day for the same assignment.
  • Different Assignments: You may book two separate 30-minute sessions for different assignments on the same day.
  • This limit ensures that all students have an equal opportunity to access tutoring and encourages independent learning by reinforcing concepts and developing problem-solving skills.