THE RICHARD WRIGHT CENTER — APPOINTMENTS

Meet with a writing advisor virtually

Prefer to meet online? Book a virtual appointment with a Richard Wright Center writing advisor through the appointment system — here’s how to register, schedule, and start your session.

Make an Appointment How It Works

Virtual Appointments

Meeting online

If you prefer to meet with a writing advisor online, follow the instructions below to register, book a virtual appointment, and start your session.

Sessions run through the Center’s online appointment system. You can attach your paper when you book, so your advisor can read it before you meet.

A Richard Wright Center tutor training session in progress.

Format: Virtual, through the online appointment system
Booking Notice: At least one hour in advance
Time Zone: Central Time
Cost: Free of charge, open to all students
Questions: Dr. Tatiana Glushko
Phone: 601-979-0694
Appointments: Make an appointment

Booking

How to make a virtual appointment

Step 1

Open the appointment schedule

Go to the Richard Wright Center online appointment schedule at jsums.mywconline.com. If this is your first time using the Center, click “Register for an account” on the left and complete your registration.

Step 2

Step 3

Select Virtual Appointments

Click the drop-down menu at the top of the schedule, next to the date, and select the “Virtual Appointments” option.

Step 4

Choose a time and book

Choose an available time slot (shown in white) and complete the appointment form. You may also attach your paper. Then click “Save.”

Step 5

Book at least an hour ahead

Appointments must be scheduled at least an hour in advance. Please keep in mind that we use Central Time.

Suggestion: write down your writing advisor’s name and email address, shown on the appointment form. Email the writing advisor directly if you have trouble logging into your online session.

Your Session

Before, during, and after

Before the online session

Find a quiet place

Make sure you are somewhere quiet.

Use a computer

Use a laptop or desktop computer rather than a cell phone.

Test your equipment

Test your computer’s microphone and camera.

How to start an online session

Log into the appointment system five minutes early and click on your appointment.

Start the online session

On the appointment form, click “Start Online Session,” and you will be connected with your writing advisor.

If you have trouble

Reset your password. If that doesn’t help, send an email to your writing advisor.

After the session

You will receive an email with a request to complete a reflection form about your session. This email also serves as verification of your session.

If you have questions, email Dr. Glushko or call 601-979-0694.

Other ways to meet with us

Make an Appointment

Book any appointment type through the scheduling system.

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Meet in the Center

In-person appointments at the Digital Intellectual Commons.

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Walk-and-Talk Appointments

Talk through your writing while walking.

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Workshops

Workshops for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.

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Staff and Writing Advisors

Meet the Center’s staff and writing advisors.

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Resources

Writing resources from the Center.

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Student Support

Support for students using the Center.

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Dedicated to You

How our writing consultants help

Our writing consultants are trained to work with students on a wide range of writing projects, including:

Academic papers and essays
Research proposals and papers
Personal statements and scholarship applications
Lab reports and scientific papers
Creative writing
Business and technical writing

The Richard Wright Center for Writing, Rhetoric, and Research is open to all students, and our services are provided free of charge. We offer both online and in-person consultations, and we schedule appointments in advance or welcome walk-ins.

Our vision: our goal is to help students become more confident and proficient writers, and to empower them to take ownership of their own learning and writing process. Whether you are struggling with a specific writing assignment or just want to improve your writing skills, we are here to help.