Frequently Asked Questions
About the Writing Center
- Where is the onsite Writing Center located?
- When is the Writing Center open?
- Is the Writing Center handicap accessible?
- Who tutors in the Writing Center?
- How much does it cost to use the Writing Center?
- Is it okay for me to use the Writing Center?
- Can I get help with writing in a language other than English (for example, an essay written in Spanish for my Spanish literature course)?
- Can I get help for a friend or family member?
- What
if I just have a quick question about my writing?
Making an Appointment
- How do I use the onsite Writing Center services?
- Who can make an appointment?
- How do I make an appointment?
- Can I request a particular tutor?
- What should I do if my ONYEN does not work or I do not have an ONYEN?
- What should I do if no appointments are available?
- What should I do if I need to reschedule?
- How far in advance do I need to cancel my appointment?
- What happens if I do not show up for my appointment without cancelling?
- What if I am late to my appointment?
- What is involved in an onsite visit to the Writing Center?
- What kind of writing can I bring to the Writing Center?
- What kind of help will I receive from a tutor?
- Will my instructor know that I have used the Writing Center?
- Is it okay for me to bring take-home exams to the Writing Center?
Online Tutor
- How do I register with the Online Tutor?
- I've used the Online Tutor before, but I've forgotten my password. How do I get back in?
- Do I have to be affiliated with UNC-Chapel Hill to use the Online Tutor?
- Can I request that a particular tutor respond to my submission?
- How long will it take to submit a paper to the Online Tutor?
- How often can I submit something to the Online Tutor?
- How long a document can I submit to the Online Tutor?
- How do I turn my paper into an attachment for the Online Tutor?
- What if I need to change something about my submission? What if I attached the wrong file by mistake?
- When will a tutor respond to the draft I submit through the Online Tutor?
- How do I know that a tutor has responded to the paper I submitted online?
- How do I retrieve the tutor’s response to my paper?
- Can I review the tutor’s comments on a paper that I submitted earlier to the Online Tutor?
- Who will have access to the material I submit in the Online Tutor?
- How do online conference summaries work?
- I have some suggestions for improving Writing Center services. Where can I send them?