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Spring 2024 Consultation Hours
Monday - Thursday | 10am to 8pm
Friday | 10am to 3pm
Sunday | 3-5pm (Written Feedback Only)
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TTUHSC Students
The GWC is specific to the TTU Main campus. You can make an appointment at the TTUHSC Writing Center by clicking here.
GWC Appointment Policies
- Visits per Week Graduate students can make up to three total appointments each week at the Writing Centers of Texas Tech. However, you are limited to one writing consultation on any given day. You can schedule up to a month in advance.
- Late Arrivals If you are more than 10 minutes late for a scheduled appointment, that appointment may be given to another student.
- Cancelations Appointments must be canceled at least 30 minutes in advance to avoid being marked as as a late cancelation. After three late cancelations your account will be locked. To reenable your account, email GWC Director Dr. Jennifer Marciniak (jmarcini@ttu.edu) or Assistant Director Elizabeth Bowen (elizabeth.bowen@ttu.edu).
- How to Cancel/Edit Appointments To cancel/edit, log into the scheduling page, click on your appointment, scroll down and click what you want to do.
- Missed Appointments After two no-shows -- missed appointments that were not canceled in advance -- our scheduling system automatically disables your account. To reenable your account, email GWC Director Dr. Jennifer Marciniak (jmarcini@ttu.edu) or Assistant Director Elizabeth Bowen (elizabeth.bowen@ttu.edu). This policy is meant to discourage missed appointments, which could have been used by other students.
- Professor Communication If you would like us to tell your professor you have visited, please let us know on the appointment form or let your consultant know during the consultation. Due to confidentiality, we do not provide details regarding what you talked about in the consultation, just the time/date you visited.
- Consulting on Exams The GWC requires written permission from a faculty member prior to consulting on exams.
FAQs
Who can use the writing center? The Graduate Writing Center serves graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. To contact the GWC by phone, please call (806) 742-2476, ext. 1. Undergraduates, faculty, staff, and alumni may make appointments with the University Writing Center by calling (806) 742-2476, ext. 2.
Are consultations online or face-to-face? The GWC offers both onsite and online writing consultations. To participate in an online consultation, please make an appointment and select "Schedule Online Appointment." At the time of your appointment, please return to this page, select the relevant appointment, and click the red link that says, "Start or Join Online Consultation." Click here to read the full online consultation start-up guide.
Do you offer written feedback appointments? Yes, we offer asynchronous written feedback appointments. These appointments are best for those who want feedback on partial or full drafts. The consultant will provide feedback on your document and email it to you by the end of the consultation appointment time.
Where are we located? The Graduate Writing Center is on the third floor of Weeks Hall, next to the Graduate Center.
How many appointments are allowed? You can make up to three total appointments each week at the Writing Centers of Texas Tech. However, you are limited to one writing consultation on any given day.
What if you miss an appointment? If you miss more than two appointments your account will be locked. In addition, if you cancel fewer than 30 minutes before your scheduled consultation, that appointment will be marked as a late cancelation. After three late cancelations, your account is locked. You will need to contact the Director of Assistant Director to have it reinstated. If you are more than 10 minutes late to an appointment, that appointment may be given to another student.
What if the schedule is full? You can join the waiting list! Click the date at the bottom of a day's schedule to join the waiting list for that day. You will be notified if an appointment becomes available.
What other services are offered? To learn more about the GWC's other services and events, please visit www.grad.writingcenter.ttu.edu.
Having trouble signing in? Contact GWC Director Dr. Jennifer Marciniak (Jennifer.Marciniak@ttu.edu) or GWC Associate Director Elizabeth Bowen (Elizabeth.Bowen@ttu.edu).
