• Who uses the Graduate Student Writing Center? - We see graduate students from their first years in
  grad school all the way through their dissertation defense.
• How much do our services cost? – The services are free to SDSU graduate students.
• Do I need to have a draft before I meet with a consultant? – No. Our consultants can support you at
  any stage of the writing process from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revising.
• How do I log into my appointment? - Log into the scheduler, click on the date and time of your
  appointment, and then select "Start or Join Online Consultation" to begin your session.
• How many appointments can I make per week? – Students can schedule TWO appointments per week
  and the week begins on Sunday.
• How far ahead can I make an appointment? - Students can schedule up to 14 days in advance with any
  available consultant you choose.
• How do I cancel my appointment? – You will need to login the scheduler, click on your appointment
  time and select “cancel appointment” at the bottom.
• What if I have scheduling conflicts and cannot meet with a consultant? – We offer asynchronous
  appointments for students who cannot meet 1:1 with a consultant.
• What are asynchronous appointments? - Asynchronous appointments are a type of support where the
  consultant and the student do not meet in real time. Instead, the student submits their work (like a draft
  or outline) and any specific questions or areas they would like feedback on. The consultant then reviews
  the submission independently and provides detailed written feedback within 48-hours.
• What is the “no show” policy? - Appointments will be marked as a no-show if the participant has not
  arrived within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time. Missing two appointments during a semester
  without prior cancellation will result in your account being deactivated.
• How long are the virtual online appointments? – Online appointments are 45-minutes in length. 

Creating an Account: 

Scheduling a Synchronous Appointment:

Scheduling an Asynchronous Appointment: