Join us for a high-engagement, virtual retreat designed to help graduate students make meaningful progress on long-term academic projects. Through guided sessions on writing routines, drafting strategies, and project planning, participants will set goals, engage in focused writing, and build sustainable habits for scholarly productivity. 

This retreat is a collaboration between the Graduate School and the Huskie Academic Success Center, featuring facilitators from the Writing Center and Academic Coaching. 

Content: 

9:00 – 9:15 Setting Intentions and Goals 

9:15 – 10:00 Designing Your Writing Practice 

10:00 – 10:50 Developing and Refining Your Work 

10:50 – 11:00 Break 

11:00 – 12:30 Writing Lab: Practice, Feedback, and Accountability 

12:30 – 1:00 Sustaining Progress Beyond the Retreat 

Applications are required as a limited number of spots are available. Apply early to secure your spot as registration closes January 16. For more information, contact Mary Ann Warren (mkolls@niu.edu).

 Apply today!