Graduate Student Writing Retreat

Friday, December 11, 2026 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for this one-day, in-person writing retreat designed to help graduate students make focused, tangible progress on their thesis, dissertation and other important projects in a distraction-free environment.

Participants will clarify writing goals, learn practical strategies for overcoming common challenges, such as perfectionism, procrastination, and writer’s block, and engage in structured writing.

The retreat emphasizes sustainable writing habits, peer support and planning so gains made during the day carry forward into participants’ regular routines.

  • Who should attend: Master’s and doctoral students, especially those in the writing stage of their thesis or dissertation
  • Cost: A $35 non-refundable participation fee is required to confirm registration
  • What’s included: Morning coffee, pastries and lunch
  • What to bring: Laptop, notes and research resources
  • How to register: Eventbrite

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This event is offered in partnership with the College of Graduate Studies Office of Graduate Research and Scholarship, the University Writing Center, Writing Across the Curriculum and the Center for Writing Excellence.

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