Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center

At APU’s Writing and Tutoring Center, we strive to 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.

Writing

Support is available to students (undergraduate through doctoral), faculty, and staff 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.

Writing Center Workshops (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.

Scheduling an Appointment

Make a one-on-one appointment through WCOnline by following the instructions below:

Interested in a group appointment? Click HERE!

1. Download Firefox or Google Chrome browser to use WCOnline.
2. Right-click apu.mywconline.com and open in a new tab. If you’re a first-time user, click “Register for an account” and register with your APU credentials.
3. Log in with your APU ID username, e.g., jdoe21, and password.
4. Using the Section drop-down options, If you’re looking for a specific coach, click on the “Show All Staff and Resources” menu. If you’re looking for support in a specific course or writing support, click on “Show All ‘Limit to:’ Options.” If you want to filter your location (in-person or online), click on “Show All Meeting Types.”
5. You don’t need to change the days and times—they’re automatically set.
6. The new web page will show available tutors or coaches and times in white blocks. Choose what works best for you. If you don’t see sufficient/any availability, try changing the location and searching again. Availability may vary by location.
7. Select if you would like an online or face-to-face appointment.
8. Enter relevant appointment details as required and select the “Focus” (course or writing level).
9. Optional: attach any relevant documents in “File Attachments” for your coach‘s consideration.
10. Click “Create Appointment.”
11. You’ll receive a confirmation email when you’re successfully booked.

Staff are available to assist you with questions via email at [email protected], [email protected] or by phone at (626) 815-6120.

Frequently Asked Questions