AATC Writing Support

Updates: The AATC looks forward to the Fall Quarter!

Writing Specialist and Student Success Pathways' services will begin Wednesday, September 23rd.

Math and Science Specialist services will begin Monday, September 28th. Peer Tutoring will begin on Sunday, October 4th.

Services for Undergraduate Students

Writing Support in the AATC offers a variety of appointments and drop-in support to help you succeed with your writing and reading at all stages of your learning process.

You have options.

Individual appointments are scheduled on OASIS and can meet on Zoom or in person. Students must sign up for appointments up to 72 hours in advance and can have only one appointment booked at a time. If your assignment is a midterm or final exam, please let us know that your professor allows you to get feedback on your paper. Below are your appointment types:

Coursework, scholarships, jobs/internships, conduct referrals, or appeals
Graduate school personal statements or transfer applications
Submit Writing for Feedback (asynchronous service)

Drop-in tutoring is held in-person and no appointment is necessary. You will be seated at a table with other students with tutors and specialists rotating around the space to answer questions. Drop-in tutoring takes place in the lower level of Shields Library.

Book an appointment with a Writing Specialist, Assistant, or Tutor

Writing Support Services

Fall 2026 Drop-In Schedule

In-Person Drop-in for all Writing (Essays, Scholarships, Personal Statements, etc.) will occur in Shields Library TBD. Please see below.

Location	Schedule
Writing Studio (Tutors), Lower Level Shields Library	TBD
Writing Studio (Specialist), Lower Level Shields Library	TBD

Fall 2026 Appointments

Online or in-person in Dutton Hall for Writing Appointments, Personal Statements, and Submit Writing for Feedback.

Writing Specialist/Assistant Appointments: TBD

Writing Tutors: TBD

Aggie Grammar Guide

Writing Support Activities and Worksheets on Google Drive

Reading Services

Looking for help with academic reading? Book a writing appointment for coursework or come to drop-in. Also check out the AATC’s Reading Strategies resources and Take Charge of the Reading Workshop.

Looking to read for pleasure? Join Aggie Readers, a book group that meets 5 times a quarter to discuss a book we read for enjoyment. Or read the book at your own pace and attend an end-of-the-quarter discussion, open to all. You can also view past books and pick out one to read at the AATC Lending Library. Check out our Canvas page for more information.

Services for Faculty and Staff

If you would like a Writing Specialist to visit your class or partner with your program, we can give a 15-20 minute presentation on services or a design a customized workshop with you. To get started, please complete our interest form.

We also have a video of our presentation on our services that you're welcome to show your class.

If you would like to assign a PlayPosit module on avoiding plagiarism, please consider adding these videos AATC made with the UCD Shields Library.

We also have language you may include in your syllabus or newsletter about our services.

Please contact Kevin Sitz ([email protected]) for more information.

Become a Tutor

If you are interested in helping others be as successful as you are, consider applying for a tutoring position. The rewards are great for both you and the students! Please click here for more information and to fill out our online application form.

Academic Department Listings of Tutors for Hire

Some Academic Departments on campus maintain lists of tutors that students can hire. AATC has no affiliation with these listings and does not endorse or vet these tutors. Please carefully consider the following before contacting a private tutor

Read any disclaimers on the department listing
Agree on a price in writing
Talk about what success will look like for you
Ask how the tutor is qualified
For safety, meet the tutor in a public place

Ready to look for a private tutor to hire? Listings for the Department of: Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics; Statistics

Other Campus Resources for Students

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Student Affairs resources are available for health & wellness, housing & dining, academics, career, and student life.

Looking for academic support that's not just related to a specific subject?
Success Coaching and Learning Strategies can help you manage your time, study smarter, and achieve your goals.

Shields Library

Lower Level - Open Study Area
Drop-in Tutoring for: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Math, Physics, Statistics, and Writing
See Shields Library on the campus map.

About Our Team

We help build better writers, not just better papers in a friendly atmosphere where students can discuss their writing.

Writing Specialists (Workshops, Classes, Appointments, Writing Studio)
Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers (AATC) staff members hold advanced degrees and assist students in a variety of different types of writing. We view writing and reading as a process that we’re here to help with. To learn more about our specialists, please visit the staff information pages for Ariel, Bridget, Heather, and Kevin.

Writing Assistants (Appointments)
Graduate students come from a variety of disciplines on campus and are here to assist undergraduate students both on Zoom and in our Submit Writing for Feedback Service.

Undergraduate Tutors (Appointments, Writing Studio)
Undergraduate students who are selected by the Writing Support Services and Tutoring Services teams. Tutors come from a variety of different majors on campus, and they all complete a Foundations in Tutoring course.

Questions?

New appointments open daily, and the calendar posts more appointments for the next two days each evening, but if you are having trouble with the system, please contact Director Kevin Sitz. We are most heavily impacted during midterms and finals and appreciate your patience.

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You Belong Here

Student Affairs programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. To learn more, visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.