Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center
APU Support: Writing, Speaking, and Course Tutoring
At APU’s Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center, we empower our peer leaders and students to become confident, effective, and independent learners through the use of research-based learning strategies. We offer free, one-on-one or group assistance in writing, speaking, and tutoring for specific courses.
Connect with the Writing Center at your campus:
Writing
Support is available to students (undergraduate through doctrol) across APU’s campuses, including regional locations, for any writing project, at any stage of the process.
Speaking
Polish your public speaking, presentation writing, and delivery.
Tutoring
Course-specific, one-on-one peer tutoring support for a variety of subjects. Specific subject areas may change each semester based on student demand and the availability of qualified peer tutors; review the list of courses available for tutoring services. Complete the Tutoring Course Request Form if you need tutoring support for a course not offered.
Each semester, specific courses are preapproved for drop-in tutoring at weekly meeting times for group sessions with a designated tutor. View the drop-in tutoring courses schedule.
Drop-Ins
Drop-ins are open-house-style sessions where students can come and go as needed without making an appointment. Browse the subject areas below select the time that works best for you.
Drop-ins are available for:
- General Biology
- General Chemistry
- General Math
- General Physics
- General Writing
- Speaking
Available Courses for Tutoring
Here is a list of current tutoring course offerings (updated 1/12/26):
- BIOL 152
- BIOL 200
- BIOL 210
- BIOL 220
- BIOL 230
- BIOL 231
- BIOL 240
- BIOL 250
- BIOL 251
- CHEM 123
- CHEM 151
- CHEM 152
- CHEM 251
- CHEM 252
- KIN 241
- KIN 242
- KIN 270
- KIN 275
- KIN 363
- KIN 364
- MATH 090
- MATH 095
- MATH 099
- MATH 110
- MATH 115
- MATH 130
- MATH 149
- MATH 150
- MATH 151
- MATH 165
- MATH 166
- MATH 250
- MATH 268
- MATH 270
- MATH 280
- MATH 290
- MATH 295
- MATH 361
- PHYC 125
- PHYC 155
- PHYC 156
- PHYC 165
- STAT 501
- STAT 521
- STATS 524
- CS 120
- CS 125
- CS 160
- CS 360
- ENGR 215
- ENGR 240
- ENGR 245
- ENGR 281
- MUS 101
- MUS 103
- MUS 104
- MUS 105
- MUS 133
- MUS 134
- MUS 217
- MUS 220
- UNRS 107
- UNRS 108
- UNRS 113
- UNRS 212
- UNRS 220
- UNRS 260
- UNRS 314
- UNRS 367
- PSYC 110
Request a Workshop (Faculty Only)
We offer a variety of in-class workshops. If you would like a coach to present a writing or speaking topic workshop, fill out our Writing Center Service Request Form.
Work With Us!
Apply for the following job opportunities in Handshake!- Learning Assistant (Undergraduate Only)
- Undergraduate Tutor
- Graduate Writing and Speaking Coach
Scheduling Instructions
One on One
- Open apu.mywconline.com and log in with your APU credentials. If you are a first time user, please register an account with WCOnline by clicking “Register for an account” and filling out all required info.
- Upon logging in, please select which schedule you would like to access from the welcome page (Writing Center, Tutoring Center, or Drop-Ins).
- Use the Section drop-down menus to filter for a coach, course, or meeting type (in-person/online).
- Select Your Appointment — choose a time slot from the available white blocks that works best for you.
- Enter all required details, specify the subject, attach any relevant documents (optional), and click “Create Appointment.”
Staff can answer your questions via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626) 815-6120.
Group
Submit a Service Request Form if you’re interested in a group appointment!
Student Resources: Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center Inspires Academic Confidence
>The center operates on the motto: any project, any student, at any stage. This means that no matter what kind of assignment you need help with from any course, coaches are willing to help you with whatever you need at any point from start to finish.
Students are allowed to schedule four appointments per week (this applies to 1-on-1 appointment tutoring only, not drop-in tutoring).
Drop-ins are in-person times during which you can meet with a coach or a tutor without making an appointment in advance. View our weekly schedule.
Request a group appointment by using our service request form.
If you know that you can’t make your appointment, notify the Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center as soon as possible.
- If it is more than 1 hour before your appointment, you can cancel through WCOnline. You can also contact us at (626) 815-6120 and [email protected] from Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- If it is less than 1 hour before your appointment during work hours, call or email us.
Contact Information: East Campus
Email: [email protected]Phone: (626) 815-6120
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (remote)
Location
Contact Information: West Campus
Email: [email protected]Phone: (626) 815-6120
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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