Writing Support in the AATC offers a variety of appointments and drop-in support to help you succeed with your writing and reading.
Click on the buttons below to read our guides and access our calendars.
Students can sign up for appointments up to 72 hours in advance and can have one appointment booked at a time.
In-Person Drop-in for all Writing (Essays, Scholarships, Personal Statements, etc.) will occur in Shields Library, El Centro, and the Nest. Please see below.
| Location | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Writing Studio (Tutors), Lower Level Shields Library | Monday-Thursday: 12-5 pm Friday: 10am - 1pm |
Writing Studio Specialist hours, Lower Level of Shields Library
| Ariel, 2:00-3:00pm (Tuesdays). Bridget, 3:00-3:50 (Wednesdays). Kevin, 1:00-2:00pm (Wednesdays). Heather, 1:00-2:00pm (Thursdays). |
| Writing Specialist hours at El Centro | Bridget, 2:00-3:00pm (Wednesdays). Check the El Centro website for updates |
| Writing Specialist hours at the Nest | Ariel, 3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays. Check the Nest website for updates |
Online or in-person in the Lower Level Shields Library for Writing Appointments, Personal Statements, and Submit Writing for Feedback.
Writing Tutor Appointments: Coursework+ - Fridays 9am - 1pm, Sundays 3pm-7pm Grad School and Personal Statements - Mondays 9am-11am, Wednesdays 8am-10am
Writing Specialist/Assistant Appointments: Mondays-Fridays 9am-6pm, On all calendars - September 24, 2025 through December 12, 2025
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 (kwsitz@ucdavis.edu) for more information.
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
Ready to look for a private tutor to hire? Listings for the Department of: Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics; Statistics
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.
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