Writing Center FAQs

Writing Center tutors are professionals who have earned or are in the process of earning a graduate degree in English and have several years of tutoring or teaching experience. Some tutors also teach at GGU.

The Writing Center is a support tool for students who want help improving their writing, reading, or speaking skills. Any student enrolled in a GGU class can use our services.

Students can see a tutor by booking an appointment or by dropping-in. To do either, stop by room P-25, Plaza Level, 536 Mission St., San Francisco. Or see the online Tutoring Schedule.

Thirty minutes.

Bring your assignment and your draft, preferably typed and doublespaced, and specific questions you have. Prioritize your concerns, as the tutor may not be able to address every concern you have in thirty minutes. Try to book an appointment well ahead of the assignment's due date so you have time to revise and bring the revision back to the Center.

The Writing Center is a learning tool, not a repair shop. We teach you how to identify your weaknesses and suggest ways to improve your writing. We do not edit.

Plan ahead so you don't find yourself in that position. Schedules are posted one week in advance. Try to anticipate when you'll need to work with a tutor and book in advance.

No, writers at all levels benefit from one-on-one feedback.

Yes, we will address language issues in assignments from any discipline.