Drop-In Consultations

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

Come see the Writers Workshop at the Lisnek LAS Hub in Lincoln Hall, Tue-Thu 11am-2pm, for help with class assignments, personal statements, application essays, resumes/cover letters, and more!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 through the Atrium, 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.

While you’re here, feel free to speak with representatives from other resources including LAS Peer Mentors, LAS Career Center, LAS Honors, and more. View the full LAS Hub Drop-ins schedule to see when representatives from the different offices will be available.

In-Person @ Main Library, room 100b

Dedicated drop-in hours via Zoom and in-person at the Main Library, Sun-Thu 4-9pmSunday – 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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