Locations

Focus Schedule by Location

If you prefer one of the locations listed below over others, you can now filter our schedule by location. Once sign into our online scheduling platform, look for the “focus schedule by location” option. Select a location option and the schedule will display only the location you chose.

Writing Studio appointments are available at several convenient locations across campus listed below. Regardless of location, all appointments are scheduled through our online scheduling platform by following the “Schedule an Appointment” link on the Writing Studio homepage.

• Our main location for writing consultation appointments is Curb Center building (1801 Edgehill Ave.) , Suite 112.
  • Here you will also find the office’s of the Writing Studio’s professional staff as well as space for writing.
• Our Commons Center satellite office is in the Commons Center, Room 217.
• Online: We continue to offer a significant number of synchronous online sessions alongside in-person appointments. We treat “online” as a location in terms of your ability to filter the schedule for available online appointments.
• Campus-Partner Satellite Locations – We also hold weekly hours hosted by the following campus partners (because days and times change each semester, check our online scheduler for current weekly hours):
  • Central Library: Look for our writing consultant in the Central Library’s lobby (technically the 4th floor), to the right of the main service desk.
  • The K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life (Euclid, 312 West Side Row)
  • Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Resource Room

Main location: Curb Center Building (1801 Edgehill Ave.), Suite 112

Transportation and Safety Resources: VandyRide and Walking Escorts

VandyRide

After 6:00 p.m., you can also travel to and from our locations using the VandyRide service, which operates until 1:00 a.m. daily.

Useful Links

• Explore the real-time shuttle map online or on the VandySafe app.
• Download the Passio GO App for instant access to route information and stop locations.
• VandyRide FAQs

Walking Escorts

A walking escort may be requested, at any time, by calling the VUPS Communications Center at (615) 322-2745.

WALKING TO THE WRITING STUDIO AT 1801 EDGEHILL AVE.?

The Writing Studio is located at 1801 Edgehill Avenue (Curb Center Building), Suite 112. Situated between 18th Avenue and Appleton Place, we are just two blocks from 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge.

Access our building off of Edgehill Avenue through the courtyard to the right of the Curb Center (see picture). Once inside, turn to the right and head through the double doors into Suite 112. Our front desk will be to your left as you enter the suite.

DRIVING TO THE WRITING STUDIO AT 1801 EDGEHILL AVE.?

Vanderbilt Parking Maps | VU Campus Visitor Parking Guide

Compared to some areas on campus, the Writing Studio has relatively easy nearby parking options.

For annual permit parking permit holders:

• Parking lots 80 and 82 are just across Edgehill Avenue from the Writing Studio.
• Lots 78a and 79 are available behind the Writing Studio’s building, between it and the Commons Center
• Lot 77 is located just across 18th Avenue South.

Hourly paid parking for campus visitors and others is available as noted on the parking map (and are marked with signs):

• One nearby hourly paid parking option is the Wesley Place Garage on Scarritt Place.

Metered parking spaces maintained by the city are available on 18th Avenue South across the street from the Seigenthaler Center and Commons Center.