Chico State Writing Center

The Chico State Writing Center is for writers of all abilities and all stages of the writing process One appointment per day.
2. Two appointments per week.
3.

How to Make an Appointment with a Writing Tutor
•Appointments can be scheduled in person at the Student Learning Center (SSC 340) or by calling (530) 898-6839. APPOINTMENT (1 HOUR):
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am-6:00 pm,
Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm

DROP IN (30 MIN):
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-4:30pm
Friday: 10:00am-2:30pm

ONLINE ESSAYS
http://www.csuchico.edu/slc/wtutorinfo.shtml
*Must be submitted 3

days in advance*

What Writing Tutors Do
•Aid in understanding and meeting writing assignments
•Help plan and get started on writing
•Talk about ideas and help develop them
•Assist in setting and meeting priorities for revision
•Teach students to control such surface features of writing as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling

What Students May Expect
•Help to improve as a writer
•Careful attention to written work
•Active listening and thoughtful responses to ideas
•Collaborative help with writing problems
•Knowledgeable assistance in finding resources needed to complete writing assignment
•Long-term writing instruction

•Make an appointment—or several—as soon as you get a writing assignment
•Plan to meet with a writing tutor several times, if possible, over the course of your entire writing process
•Do not wait until the last minute before your assignment is due. Although we may be able to offer limited assistance at that point, there is usually not time to make substantial improvements

What to Bring to a Tutoring Session

•Bring your ideas and your questions
•You need not have a paper written when you come to the Center
•Bring your assignment instructions, related reading, notes, research—any material to assist in developing your writing

PLEASE READ: WRITING TUTORING LIMITATIONS
•The limitations listed below will be strictly enforced and are put in place to ensure tutor availability.
•WRITING APPOINTMENTS (these are guaranteed 1 hour sessions scheduled in advance):
1. CANNOT be conjoined with a Drop-in tutoring session on the same day.

•DROP-IN TUTORING (these are not guaranteed sessions and are on a first-come-first-served basis):
1. Limited to 30 minutes -- If no one else is waiting then these sessions can be extended to 1 hour.
2. One drop-in per day. These are not guaranteed sessions and are on a first-come-first-served basis.
3.Two drop-ins per week.

•ONLINE ESSAYS:
1. Must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
2. One submission per week.
3. Eight submissions per semester.
4. Feedback for online essays are limited to the first five pages (double-spaced in12 point font or two and half single spaced pages) of a submission. Students are still allowed to submit essays that are more than five pages in order to provide context for the tutor, but please keep in mind that only the first five pages of the submission will be reviewed.

05/18/2026

From everyone at the writing center, we wish you a happy summer!

05/07/2026

The writing center is closing soon! Come on in or submit your online submissions while you have the chance! We’re here and we’re happy to help!

04/06/2026

The Writing Center is hiring! If you’re interested in education, peer support, and all things written, apply! We can work around YOUR schedule and offer flexible hours. If you’re considering joining our team this Fall, please apply directly on Handshake!

03/23/2026

One of our Writing Tutors has put together an awesome event for students, staff, and community members! This is an independent project created by our tutor Becca in partnership with the EGQS department.

“It’s Not A Phase” is a Performance Art Event, created through Oral Performance! Solos and groups are invited to join. At this event you are allowed to be angry, frustrated, and throw (metaphorical) eggs at the wall! We are going to fill the void, screaming out into an audience that cares just as passionately as you do! We want to create understanding, show how the world is impacting you and hear what you have to say!

03/11/2026

The Writing Center will not be holding any tutoring over Spring Break. Online submissions will remain open, but please keep in mind that they will take 3-5 business days to be completed! Have a wonderful and restful Spring Break!

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02/18/2026

Meet our Writing Tutor, Bradley! This is his fourth semester working at the Writing Center. You can book an appointment with him or catch him during his drop-in hours. Visit us at SSC 340, or call us at 530-898-6839.

02/16/2026

Meet our Writing Tutor, Alli! This is her fourth semester working at the Writing Center. You can book an appointment with her or catch her during her drop-in hours. Visit us at SSC 340, or call us at 530-898-6839.

02/14/2026

Happy early Valentine’s Day, Wildcats! Here’s the highlight of our week- we had valentine cards and candy available in the Student Learning Center today as a special treat to show some love. Leftover candy will also be in the Center on Monday. Come grab some candy and get tutored! 💖 Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

02/13/2026

Meet our Writing Tutor, Jayana! This is her third semester working at the Writing Center. You can book an appointment with her or catch her during her drop-in hours. Visit us at SSC 340, or call us at 530-898-6839.

02/11/2026

Meet our Writing Tutor, Addie! This is her second semester working at the Writing Center. You can book an appointment with her or catch her during her drop-in hours. Visit us at SSC 340, or call us at 530-898-6839.

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Chico

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Telephone

+15308986839

Website

https://www.csuchico.edu/slc/writing.shtml, https://csuchico.traccloud.com/

Address

Student Services Center 340
Chico, CA
95928

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 3pm