A bit shorter in length than our appointments, Writers Workshop drop-in consultations last about 15-30 minutes and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
These sessions work best for short (1-3 page) documents or specific sections of a larger piece. They are also useful for specific questions (e.g., “Does this thesis make sense?” “Am I using APA in-text citation appropriately?” etc.). Coming with specific questions can help you make the most of your time! As with our appointment-based sessions, you don’t need to have anything written in advance.
We do not have strict limits on drop-in consultation attendance. However, if you have attended one or more drop-in sessions within an evening and/or five or more within a week, we may ask you to limit your number of drop-ins sessions during especially busy times, such as midterms and finals.
In-Person @ Lincoln Hall, LAS Hub
Spring 2025: Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm. Writers are not able to sign up before the shift start time. Bring your iCard and your phone to complete the sign-up process.
To join, stop by the LAS Hub, located on the first floor of Lincoln Hall behind the marble staircase, and ask for the Writers Workshop consultant. They will help you sign-up for a meeting. Please arrive no later than 20 minutes before we close.
In-Person @ Main Library, room 100b
Sunday – Thursday, 4-9pm. Writers are not able to sign-up more than 5 minutes before 4pm. Bring your iCard and your phone to complete the sign-up process.
To join, stop by the Orange Room service desk and sign-up for a meeting. You will be invited to wait in our reception area, and depending on the number of consultants available, you will either be invited into the session or given a time estimate for when you’ll be able to see the consultant. It is best to stay in the area while waiting for a session, as sessions can end earlier than expected. Please arrive no later than 20 minutes before we close.
Zoom
Sunday – Thursday, 4-9pm. Writers are not able to sign-up more than 5 minutes before 4pm. Please have your iCard/UIN prepared for the sign-up process.
To join, click on the Zoom meeting below. You will enter a waiting room, and depending on the number of consultants available, you will either be invited into the session or given a time estimate for when you’ll be able to see the consultant. It is best to stay in the meeting while waiting for a session, as sessions can end earlier than expected. Please arrive no later than 20 minutes before we close.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/88422996196?pwd=aDlNaldUeTE0bEQwaGl5K21YSmlOQT09
Meeting ID: 884 2299 6196
Password: 179730
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