The Writing Center is closed until Summer Term. We look forward to seeing you in May!

The Writing Center will open for the summer, with limited hours, on Tuesday, May 14. We will offer 30-minute and 60-minute tutorial sessions to Pitt undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. All sessions over the summer will be in-person.  We will have faculty consultants, graduate student consultants, and undergraduate peer tutors on staff.

We welcome academic and creative assignments, digital projects, and professional writing, such as cover letters, resumes, and graduate school applications. Our consultants strive to offer feedback that recognizes and honors different languages, abilities, and identities.  You should expect a collaborative session, one in which you take an active role and which prioritizes your interests and concerns.  

Summer 2024 Hours of Operation:

Tues:        10-4

Weds:       10-4

Thurs:      10-4

If you need assistance outside these hours, we have a list of Writing Center and English Department-affiliated editors who will provide editing and proofreading services for an hourly fee.  Please contact us if you would like a referral or more information about these services. 

Scheduling an appointment using our online scheduler:

To begin, click "Schedule an Appointment" on this page, and answer the questions for "first visit?" Once you have entered your information, you will be registered with us. Now,you can schedule your own appointments by using our online scheduler.  Click "Schedule an Appointment" again.  Once the schedule pops up, select an appointment time from the in-person (OSC) schedule.  Answer the intake questions and save your appointment. You will then get an email verification of your appointment.  You can also call the Writing Center at 412-624-6556 and we can make the appointment for you.  We also welcome walk-in appointments.  Available times, however, are not guaranteed, so calling ahead is still recommended. 

Instructions for online tutoring (not available over the summer):

Read more about how online tutoring sessions work by clicking here: our guidelines for online tutoring page.

Health guidelines: 

The Writing Center follows University of Pittsburgh health guidelines; find the latest updates and masking protocols at coronavirus.pitt.edu. Please wear a mask if you have a cough.