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How to Schedule a Conference

Writing Den 

NOTE: NOTE: The last day of Writing Den services for the current semester will be Thursday, April 30, 2026.    

Scroll to the very bottom to begin booking your appointment.

 

All virtual and in-person appointments must be booked at least 24 hours ahead of time; walk-ins are limited.

Students can choose to meet with a tutor in-person or virtually.  

To book an appointment, please scroll down and press "Click here for appointment." After you have made your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with an MS Teams link. 

If you opt for an in-person appointment, no need to use the MS Teams link in the confirmation email.  Arrive to your session with a copy of an assignment sheet/prompt and a copy of your essay. We are temporarily located in 2008 Harris Hall, 2nd floor.  

If you opt for a virtual appointment, you can use the MS Teams link in the confirmation email  to meet with your tutor.  You can also use the link on your MS Teams calendar. Ensure to attach a copy of your assignment sheet and essay to the Teams chat or email directly to your tutor.

Please check the schedule below for in-person and virtual availability.

 

Jesus Avila, MFA (in-person only)

Mondays: 1:00PM-3:00PM

Tuesdays: 12:00 noon-2:00PM

Wednesday: 1:00PM-3:00PM

Thursday: 12:00 noon-2:00PM

Rasheedah Jenkins, PhD (virtual only)

 Tuesdays: 4:00PM-5:00PM

Sarah Ladow, PhD (virtual only)

Tuesdays: 10:00AM-11:00AM

Thursdays: 10:00AM-11:00AM

Mary Clinkenbeard, PhD (in-person only)

Mondays: 11:00AM-12:00 noon

 

 

 

 

 

 

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