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The Hume Center for Writing and Speaking works with all Stanford students to help them develop rich and varied abilities in every aspect of written and oral communication. In free individual sessions, Hume tutors help students get started on assignments; address and overcome writer's block or performance anxiety; learn strategies for revising, editing, and proofreading; and understand academic conventions in their fields.

Learn more about our mission and history

Hume Center Hours and Location

Summer Quarter Tutoring begins Tuesday, June 24 through Thursday, August 14.

Summer Tutoring Hours

  • Tuesday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Wednesday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
  • Thursday 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

*Drop-in writing tutoring is unavailable during summer quarter.

Location

We're located on the southeast edge of the main quad, across from the Bing wing of Green Library, in Building 250. Come see us!

A map of Stanford's main quad with the Hume Center's location circled in red
Tutoring session at the Hume Center

Writing and Speaking Tutoring

Writing and oral communication tutoring. Appointments can be booked on TutorTrac. Learn more by following the link below.

Drop-in tutoring at the Hume Center.

Drop-in Writing Tutoring

Drop-in writing tutors, also known as peer writing tutors, are undergraduates who have been trained to help students at any stage of the writing process and can work with any piece of writing.

Find out what to expect when you see a tutor.

What to Expect

Find out what to expect when you see a tutor.

 

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Welcome Videos and Writing Tips for Frosh and Transfers

The Hume Center provides resources to undergraduate and graduate students for any kind of writing and speaking at every stage of the process. In addition to individualized tutoring, we offer a range of workshops, events, and other programming to support a lively campus culture of communication. Browse our videos with writing tips from the Hume Center Director as well as peer and graduate writing tutors!
Check out all the videos here

Hume Center Director Dr. Zandra L. Jordan discusses the basics of flow

Oral Communication lecturer Dr. Tom Freeland encourages you to speak up and ask!