Dear Student,

Are you writing your capstone, thesis, dissertation, prospectus, or qualifying papers this summer? Join us for the Graduate Writing Retreat for dedicated writing time, space, and camaraderie!

June 2 – 6, 2025

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day

IN PERSON on the Medford campus

Space is limited! Apply by May 18!

The StAAR Center’s Graduate Writing Retreats are writing-intensive events designed to help graduate students make significant progress on their thesis, dissertation, qualifying papers, or related independent projects. Graduate writing retreats provide a supportive environment where you can focus on your writing. Each retreat includes weekly and daily goal-setting, dedicated writing time, and the opportunity for feedback from graduate writing consultants as desired.

Please note: goal-setting, planning, and feedback are part of the retreat, but this is not a writing class. The majority of the time will be spent quietly writing. Participants must plan to work on a thesis, dissertation, qualifying papers, or similar longer, independent project during the retreat.

If you are looking for an individual writing appointment, would like to meet weekly with a writing consultant in the summer, and/or are not yet writing a thesis, please see Tutor Finder or email Kristina.Aikens@tufts.edu to be matched with a writing consultant.

We do offer summer consultations! If you are seeking a writing class or workshop series, please fill out this form, or email Kristina.Aikens@tufts.edu to discuss how we can support you!

Sincerely,

Kristina Aikens, PhD
Senior Associate Director, Writing Support, StAAR Center