Meet with a tutor

We have peer tutors available to meet with you to help you at any step of the writing process.

Welcome Letter

Do you have a writing assignment? We can help! In fact, we can also help with cover letters, personal statements, and other writing projects.

The Judith G. Gardner Center for Writing Excellence is the campus resource that helps the entire UT San Antonio Community with various writing projects, questions, and challenges. Our experienced tutors provide assistance to current undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty/staff members with each step of the writing process: brainstorming, establishing a thesis, achieving coherence and unity, documenting, and revising. Our tutors will help you edit and proofread your essays and will help you improve your own editing skills.

We encourage students to visit early and frequently throughout the writing process. You do not need to have a completed draft before you meet with a tutor.

Visit us at the Main Campus in the JPL building (2.01.12D). We also offer online tutoring seven days a week where you can upload your essay and chat live with a tutor. To see our most current schedule or to make an appointment, register for our appointment system at utsa.mywconline.com.

Faculty members: Please see additional informational regarding workshops and class presentations in the Faculty section of our website.

If you have any questions about our scheduling system or about the tutoring process, please email me at martha.smith@utsa.edu or call the Writing Center at (210) 458-6086.

We look forward to seeing you in The Writing Center.

The Writing Center

Main Campus: JPL 2.01.12D

Phone: 210.458.6068

Downtown Campus: FS 4.432

Online Tutoring also available!

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Contact

Martha Smith

Associate Director

The Writing Center

martha.smith@utsa.edu

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News

Welcome Back!

The Writing Center is excited to kick off the new spring semester Tuesday the 20th. Whether you’re working on your first assignment of the term, brushing up on citation styles, or just want a second set of eyes on a draft, our tutors are here to help.

Online Tutoring

We offer online tutoring 7 days a week and have face-to-face tutoring during the week at our main campus and downtown locations.

Check out our video on how to make and attend an online tutoring appointment!

Spring 2026 Workshops

February

11

2026

MLA Documentation

Practice using MLA style to integrate and cite sources smoothly and confidently in your writing. Come with your questions!


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

February

18

2026

APA Documentation

Build confidence using APA style to organize your research and document sources with accuracy and ease. Come with your questions!


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

February

25

2026

Chicago Documentation

Build confidence using Chicago style to format citations and document sources clearly and correctly in your writing. Come with your questions!


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

March

04

2026

Lab Reports

Learn how to organize, write, and revise lab reports clearly and effectively for science and STEM courses.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

March

18

2026

Paraphrasing

Learn how to restate source ideas in your own words with confidence and clarity while avoiding plagiarism.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

March

25

2026

Grammar Strategies

Discover practical grammar techniques to make your academic writing clear, polished, and professional.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

01

2026

Creative Writing

Explore fun, hands-on activities that inspire creativity and help you express your unique voice as a writer.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

08

2026

MLA Documentation

Practice using MLA style to integrate and cite sources smoothly and confidently in your writing. Come with your questions!


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

15

2026

APA Documentation

Build confidence using APA style to organize your research and document sources with accuracy and ease. Come with your questions!


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

22

2026

Chicago Documentation

Build confidence using Chicago style to format citations and document sources clearly and correctly in your writing. Come with your questions!


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

28

2026

Reflective Self-Analysis Essay Workshop for WRC 1013

Join us for an opportunity to work on your end of semester essays. Make sure to bring your other essays from throughout the semester.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

29

2026

Reflective Self-Analysis Essay Workshop for WRC 1013

Join us for an opportunity to work on your end of semester essays. Make sure to bring your other essays from throughout the semester.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

April

30

2026

Reflective Self-Analysis Essay Workshop for WRC 1013

Join us for an opportunity to work on your end of semester essays. Make sure to bring your other essays from throughout the semester.


  4:00pm - 5:00pm

   Zoom

A Community to Help You Succeed

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“Honestly, I procrastinated going to the center even though it was extra credit so I did it at the last minute. But I wish I would've done it earlier because truthfully it was a lot of help with brainstorming and getting my essay started. I would recommend to others!”