Writing Hub Events + Sign-Ups
This page overviews all Writing Hub events and programs for the current academic quarter.
Undergraduate students now have the option of meeting with a tutor face to face, online synchronously, or asynchronously.
All graduate student services remain fully online/remote-access.
Questions? Contact us at writinghub@ucsd.edu.
Undergraduates
Undergrad Writing Consultations
Make an appointment with one of our 40+ undergraduate writing consultants!
Undergraduate students can make up to 3 writing consultation appointments per week. Appointments are 45 minutes. Students can choose a face to face appointment (in Geisel), synchronous online appointment (i.e. live video), or asynchronous appointment (5-10 minute video feedback). Consultants available 6 days per week. Same day appointments available!
- To make an appointment, go to our online scheduling system.
- To meet our undergraduate writing consultants, see our consultant information page.
- To know what to expect in a consultation, see our writing consultation info page.
We have an appointment no-show policy:
Your appointment will be marked as no-show 15 minutes after the start time. Missing three appointments during one academic year without prior cancellation will result in your WCOnline account being deactivated, preventing you from logging in. You will, at that point, need to contact the Writing Hub administrative team (writinghub@ucsd.edu) to re-establish your active account.
Keep in mind that you can always cancel or modify appointments ahead of time by logging into the scheduling system at https://ucsd.mywconline.com or by contacting the Front Desk via e-mail at tlcadmin@ucsd.edu or via phone at (858) 246-2110. Please take note that appointments can be canceled up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the appointment in order to avoid being marked as no-show.
Undergrad Writing Workshops
Paraphrasing Workshop will explore how to paraphrase sources in a way that demonstrates clear understanding of the original material and highlights your own voice.
Workshop Topic |
Day/Date | Times | Instructor |
Paraphrasing workshop 1 |
Monday, April 17 |
12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
Paraphrasing workshop 2 |
Monday, May 22 |
5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
Graduate Students
Graduate Writing Consultations
Make an online appointment with one of our graduate student writing consultants!
Graduate students can make 30- or 60-minute consultation appointments, and up to two 60-minute writing appointments per week.
- To make an appointment, go to our online scheduling system.
- To meet our undergraduate writing consultants, see our consultant information page.
- To know what to expect in a consultation, see our writing consultation info page.
We have an appointment no-show policy:
Your appointment will be marked as no-show 15 minutes after the start time. Missing three appointments during one academic year without prior cancellation will result in your WCOnline account being deactivated, preventing you from logging in. You will, at that point, need to contact the Writing Hub administrative team (writinghub@ucsd.edu) to re-establish your active account.
Keep in mind that you can always cancel or modify appointments ahead of time by logging into the scheduling system at https://ucsd.mywconline.com or by contacting the Front Desk via e-mail at tlcadmin@ucsd.edu or via phone at (858) 246-2110. Please take note that appointments can be canceled up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the appointment in order to avoid being marked as no-show.
Virtual Writing Room
The Virtual Writing Room is a space for you to make progress on your writing projects. Bring a coffee, make progress on your project, and enjoy virtual community with other grad writers! No RSVP or commitment required, just come and work.
Virtual Writing Room hours:
- Spring 2023
- Monday - Wednesday, & Friday -- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
(Note: you must be signed in to your UCSD Zoom account to access the session.)
Graduate Writing Workshops
All workshops will take place over Zoom during Spring 2023.
Workshop Topic |
Day/Date | Times | Instructor |
Wreck your Draft: Revise with Confidence |
Wednesday, April 12 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Edward W. Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Academic Job Market: Research Statements |
Wednesday, April 26 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Edward W. Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Academic Job Market - Diversity Statements |
Wednesday, May 3 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Sahana K. Ph.D. candidate in Biology |
Crafting Personal Statements |
Wednesday, May 10 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Edward W. Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Writing Research Articles 101 |
Wednesday, May 17 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Edward W. Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Cover Letters and Resumes |
Wednesday, May 31 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Edward W. Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Grad Student Writing Retreats
Writing retreats are series of sessions that combine group workshops, individualized writing support, and dedicated time for making progress on long and/or complex writing projects. In each session, graduate students will interact with an encouraging community of writers from across the disciplines; learn strategies for developing productive and sustainable writing practices; overcome writer’s block; and make meaningful progress on writing projects such as seminar papers, research proposals, conference presentations, journal articles, theses, dissertations, and job application materials.
All retreats will take place over Zoom during Spring 2023.
Register Here for Retreat A - I & Parent Support Group Writing Retreat
Retreat |
Dates | Session Times | Facilitator |
A |
Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2 |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
Feli H. Ph.D. candidate in History |
B |
Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Edward W. Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
C |
Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 |
12:00pm - 4:00pm |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
D |
Saturday & Sunday, April 22 & 23 |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
Feli H. Ph.D. candidate in History |
E |
Fridays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, & 26 |
9:00am - 1:00pm |
Yasemin T. Ph.D. candidate in Sociology |
F |
Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 |
12:00pm - 4:00pm |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
G |
Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7 |
Sat. May 6 12:00pm-4:00pm & Sun. May 7 4:00pm-8:00pm |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
H |
Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28 |
12:00pm - 4:00pm |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
I |
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11 |
12:00pm - 4:00pm |
Clarissa C. Ph.D. candidate in Art History |
Parent Support Group Writing Retreat |
May 31 & June 7 |
9:00am -11:00am |
TBD |
Register Here for Retreat A - I & Parent Support Group Writing Retreat
Register Here for Special Collections & Archives Retreat
Retreat |
Dates | Session Times | Facilitator |
UCSD’s Special Collections & Archives |
Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21 |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
Feli H. Ph.D. candidate in History |
Faculty + Educators
Faculty Teaching Consultations
Want to chat about using writing in your courses, giving feedback on writing, and/or writing assignment design? Want to explore ways to help your graduate students write more successfully in your field?
Get individual support with writing pedagogy for undergraduate and graduate students.
Share more about your request here to schedule an appointment with our Director and/or Associate Director.
Department Consultations
We can work with your department or program to support writing-focused curriculum redesign, written communication learning outcomes evaluation, skill-building programs for graduate students, and strategic initiatives that promote writing and/or enhance support for student writers.
Share more about your request here to schedule an appointment with our Director and/or Associate Director.
Educator Workshops
We partner with the Engaged Teaching Hub to offer workshops on a variety of writing pedagogy topics. Each workshop aims to give you specific, actionable practices that you can implement in your courses.
Faculty Writing Consultations
Struggling with your current writing project(s)? The Writing Hub can work with you. We engage faculty in meaningful conversation about their work and ask the right questions to excavate deeper insights.
Learn more about how we support faculty writers.
Faculty Writing Retreats
We partner with the Center for Faculty Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to offer Faculty Writing Retreats throughout the year. Retreats are intensive, 3-day programs. Retreats help faculty make progress on a writing project while also developing mindful and sustainable writing practices.
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Dates | Times | Facilitator | |
Faculty Writing Retreat |
March 28 - 30, 2023 |
9:00AM -5:00 PM |
Dr. Christine Sharp Director of Writing and Communications Learning Servcies |
Learn more about how we support faculty writers.
Virtual Writing Room
A daily time and space for you to make progress on your writing projects. No RSVP or commitment required, just come and work!
Virtual Writing Room hours:
- Spring 2023
- Monday-Wednesday, Friday -- 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join via this link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/99784386065
(Note: you must be signed in to your UCSD Zoom account to access the session.)