About Virtual Consultations

Virtual Consultations are live 45-minute, one-to-one or group consultations with one of our consultants. They are held online using Google Meet and Google Docs. Most consultations take place using video and audio, but we will work with you over audio only or through the chat function if needed.

What to Expect

Once you’ve scheduled your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email that will contain links to the Google Meet call and a form for you to share your writing with the consultant. These links will also be available in the Rebel Success Hub.

During the virtual session, you will have a conversation with a consultant about your writing. Most typically, you will read portions of your work aloud, share your concerns, and discuss strategies for improvement and the next steps in your drafting process.

Benefits of Virtual Consultations

Virtual consultations can be used by any writer at any stage in the writing process and are most useful for:

  • Brainstorming and early writing, if you don’t have a final draft
  • Receiving verbal feedback about your specific questions and concerns
  • Discussing grammar, formatting, and citations (APA, MLA, and others)
  • Longer pieces of writing

Policies for Virtual Consultations

  • Required Documents: Fill out the virtual intake form sent to your email to share your writing project before the consultation starts.
  • Joining the Meeting: We encourage you to log on the call five minutes early, as technical difficulties may occur. The consultant will wait 15 minutes from the start of the session for you to join. You should contact the Writing Center immediately if you are unable to join the call so we can help resolve any technical issues. In some extreme instances, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
  • Canceling Your Appointment: We ask that you cancel at least one hour before your scheduled consultation. Up to an hour before the appointment, you may cancel the appointment online. If you wish to cancel less than one hour before your appointment, you must call the Writing Center at 702-895-3908.
  • Missed Appointments: If you do not show up to your appointment and the appointment is not canceled, you are marked as a No Show. After two No Shows, you will no longer be able to make appointments online and must call us to schedule any consultations for the remainder of the semester.
  • Notifying an Instructor: We are able to notify your instructor, coach, and/or advisor of your consultation. Read our instructor notification policies for more information.

How to Schedule an Appointment

Schedule in advance (up to one hour before the desired time) via , by calling 702-895-3908, or by emailing writingcenter@unlv.edu. Visit our How to Schedule an Appointment page for step-by-step instructions.

Appointment Disclaimers

  • Drop-in appointments are not available for virtual consultations
  • You may schedule up to three appointments per week. 
  • You may not schedule back-to-back consultations without a DRC accommodation emailed to us.