Thesis Writing Retreat
The Thesis Writing Retreat is a four-day program that provides graduate students with dedicated time and support to make significant progress on their thesis, dissertation, or graduate project. Sponsored by the Offices of Graduate Studies, Student Success, and the Learning Resource Center, the retreat is offered during the winter and summer terms. Sessions are held Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in a structured, supportive environment designed to help participants stay focused and achieve their writing goals.
- Application opens: Winter 2027
- Application due date: TBD
- Email notification to the selected graduate students: TBD
- Event Starts: TBD
- A quiet, structured space to write
- Interactive workshops on writing habits, goals, and project development
- Support from peers and an expert writing consultant
Additional writing workshops on topics such as:
- Managing your time
- Working with your sources
- Writing your literature review
- Social support and peer peer-to-peer community-building activities
Attending the retreat on TBD
- Bring what you’ve already written/rough draft
- Set writing goals for yourself and share those goals
If you have any questions, please call the Graduate Studies Office at (818) 677-2138.