Welcome to FALL 2025

Appointments are available in the following schedules:

• Undergraduate Writing Help
• Graduate Student Writing Help
• EAL Writing Help (only for students for whom English is an additional language)
• Veterans Writing Help (only for veteran or active military service students) 
• Application Materials Help 
• Creative Writing Help (NEW!)

To make an appointment:   (Instructions are also viewable on this page.)

• First-time users of WC Online must register for a free account. 
• Log in and select the appropriate schedule.   
• Change the week as desired. Appointments may be made up to 7 days in advance and up to 1 minute before the start time.
• Choose the time and the type of meeting that you prefer. Available times are shown in white boxes. Adjust the appointment length. Use the "Waiting List" if desired.  

In-person appointment: Choose any writing consultant listed as "In person & Online" and select "Schedule In Person Appointment." Note the location--there are several different places.

Online appointment: Either choose a consultant listed as "Online Only" or choose one listed as "In person & Online" and select "Schedule Online appointment"

Email appointment (Undergraduate Writing Help schedule only): Only for times when you have a completed draft. Choose any consultant listed as "Email." Note: You must attach a document before the appointment start time.

• Attach a document. (Required for email appointments; optional for others.)
• Click “Create Appointment.” 
• Mark the appointment in your calendar/planner, including the type of appointment, the time, and the location if it's an in-person appointment.
• Read the confirmation and reminder emails you receive. They include information about how to attend your appointment.  

When it’s time for your appointment (Eastern time):

If you're not sure whether your appointment is in person or online, open your appointment box and click "Edit Appointment": you will see which box is checked.

In-person appointments:

• Double-check the appointment for the location: the consultant's name will identify the place. Or, click "Edit Appointment," and you will see the location. 
• Check in a few minutes before your appointment time. You may have to wait until the consultant finishes an appointment.
• Bring a print copy of your document or a device that allows you to send your document digitally to the consultant. We do not handle others’ equipment.
• Please do not attend an in-person appointment if you have any symptoms of any illness (even if only mild), or are self-isolating or quarantining. Cancel OR switch to an online appointment before the start time. To switch to online, open your appointment, click "Edit," and select "Schedule Online Appointment.")

Online appointments:

• A few minutes before your appointment, log in at https://UTK.MyWCOnline.com, open the schedule, click on your appointment slot, and click "Start or Join Online Consultation." 

Email appointments:

• Before the start time, attach your document. (If you don't, there's nothing for us to respond to, and it will be marked as "Missed.")
• If you attached your document in advance, you'll receive feedback about 45 minutes after the appointment start time.

Cancel in advance if you cannot make it

Kindly cancel in advance if you cannot make it to your in-person or online appointment or cannot attach a document in advance of your email appointment start time. Not showing up prevents other students from getting help at a time you booked but didn’t use. Log in at https://UTK.MyWCOnline.com, click on your appointment box, and click “Cancel Appointment.”

Students who miss more than 3 appointments without canceling ahead of time will not be able to make further appointments. 

Visit our home page for more information about our services and other resources that support you as a writer.  

If you’re registered with Student Disability Services, contact writingcenter@utk.edu to request additional writing consultation time if you have reached the weekly limit for a particular service. Let us know the date and time for the additional appointment you need.

Questions? Contact writingcenter@utk.edu