The Writing Center
University of Wisconsin – Madison

Hours and Locations

All one-to-one appointments at our main center, our satellite locations, and online can be made through WCOnline, our online scheduler. Questions? You can reach us through chat, email, phone, and in person.

Main Location on Campus

  • 6171 Helen C. White Hall

    September 7–December 14, 2022
    Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
    Friday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Online

Thanksgiving Break Closure

All Writing Center locations and services will be closed for UW-Madison’s Thanksgiving Break, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27.

Services will resume on Monday, November 28.

Finals Week Hours

The Main Center location will be open the following days and times:

Thursday, December 15, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday, December 16, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Monday, December 19, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Satellite Locations will be open through Wednesday, December 14.

Written Feedback appointments will be offered on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. All feedback will be returned by Monday, December 19.

Limited Virtual Meetings will be available on Thursday, December 15.

Satellite Locations Across Campus

  • Black Cultural Center

    You’ll find us in the Red Gym on the first floor. Look for the Writing Center sign!

    Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. CT
    September 28–December 14, 2022 (no hours on November 23, 2022)

  • Center for Cultural Enrichment at Witte Hall

    We’re in Witte Hall, Room 125, off the main lobby. Look for us at a table with the Writing Center sign!

    Mondays, 6:15–9:15 p.m. CT
    September 26–December 12, 2022

    Please note that we are also available in Witte Hall, Classroom 106 on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, from 6:15–9:15 p.m.

  • Multicultural Student Center

    We’re at the Red Gym, Second Floor, MSC Student Org Suite. Look for the Writing Center sign!

    Tuesdays, 1–4 p.m. CT
    September 27–December 13, 2022

  • Chadbourne Residential College

    Find us in the CRC tutoring room, which is located on the first floor, just inside main doors after you enter the atrium. If you're not sure where to go, ask at the information desk.

    Weeks 4–15
    Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6:15–9:15 p.m. CT
    September 25–December 13, 2022 (no hours on November 24 or 27, 2022)

  • Dejope Residence Hall

    We’re in Conference Room 1112, down the hall from the Bean and Creamery coffee shop. Look for our sign! If you're not sure where to go, ask at the information desk.

    Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6:15–9:15 p.m. CT
    September 26–December 14, 2022 (no hours on November 23 or 24, 2022)

  • Witte Residence Hall

    We are located in Classroom 106 in Witte. Look for the Writing Center sign!

    Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 6:15–9:15 p.m. CT
    September 25–December 14, 2022 (no hours on November 23 or 27, 2022)

    Note that we are also available to meet in Witte Hall on Monday evenings, 6:15-9:15 p.m., in the Center for Cultural Enrichment (Room 125, which is off the main lobby).

  • College Library

    We are located in the student services area is on the first floor of College Library, to the right of the entrance and behind the main information desk.

    Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 6:15–9:15 p.m. CT
    September 25–December 14, 2022 (no hours on November 23 or 27, 2022)

  • Memorial Library

    We are located in the west corridor, in Room 132, which is near the library mall exit facing the Historical Society. Look for the Writing Center sign!

    Mondays and Thursdays, 2:30–5:30 p.m. CT
    September 26–December 12, 2022 (no hours on November 24, 2022)

    Please note that Memorial Library 132 is not ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation, please use one of our other service sites, or reach out to us in advance of your appointment so that we can work with you to find an accessible space for your Writing Center consultation.