Writing Center
The SDSU Writing Center, located in Hilton M. Briggs Library 103, serves all students enrolled in the university, both graduate and undergraduate. Students can chat about an essay for a composition or history class, a research paper, abstracts for a human development or sociology paper or a job or graduate school application letter — in short, any type of writing that they have concerns about. Consultations take place during any stage of the writing process — from determining the ideas, focus and framework to citing sources and figuring out how semicolons work and polishing the style.
The Writing Center staff is comprised of English instructors and graduate students who have all taught English 101 and other writing courses and, beginning in spring 2015, undergraduate students who have been trained to tutor in the Writing Center. They are experienced in working with students of all backgrounds, including second-language learners. However, our tutors are not editors, nor will they simply proofread a student's writing. Each session is devoted to an active and engaged learning experience in which the tutor and the student work together to improve writing.
Mondays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Our hours are based on tutors' availability. Holiday hours may vary.
The Writing Center is excited to offer small group workshops this spring, focusing on common areas of concern for students. Each workshop will be help in the Writing Center (Hilton M. Briggs Library 103) and will be limited to 10 participants. Email Amber Jensen to check availability and sign up for a workshop.
Crafting Strong Paragraphs and Clear Transitions in Academic Writing
Leader: Thelma Cyril-Nwokeke
Friday, March 21, 3-3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 3-3:45 p.m.
Organizing Structure for Reading Flow
Leader: Samuel Munger
Monday, March 24, 1-1:45 p.m.
Monday, April 14, 3-3:45 p.m.
Mastering MLA Style Citations
Leader: Lily Palo
Wednesday, March 26, 1-1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, 3-3:45 pm.
Citation Generation: MLA Style
Leader: ShyAnn Springer
Thursday, March 27, noon-12:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, noon–12:45 p.m.
To help as many students with their writing as possible, we respectfully request that students limit their appointments to no more than two per week (including both scheduled appointments and walk-ins).
During busier times of the semester, we may request that students limit themselves to one appointment per week.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this.
Sign up for an Appointment
We use ConnectState to schedule appointments. To create an appointment using ConnectState, use the following steps.
- Go to .
- Log in using your username and password.
- Once logged in, click the blue Schedule an Appointment button in the upper right corner.
- Select Tutor from the first dropdown, and under Writing Center, select the course in which you want tutoring.
- Pick a date, and click on Find Available Time.
- Under Staff, select your tutor's name or leave it blank.
- Select how you would like to meet.
- Click on your selected tutoring time.
- On the Review Appointment Details and Confirm screen, review information.
- Click the blue Schedule button at the bottom.
- You will see a confirmation that your appointment has been scheduled with links to view your appointments or schedule another appointment.
