We know that completing your research and thesis/dissertation is a high priority. Our 2025 Thesis and Dissertation Work Group, conducted online via Microsoft Teams, will help you reach your goals during this potentially isolating and overwhelming process. Participants may register for morning or afternoon sessions (or both) in June or July (or both) as their schedules permit. 

• Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 3-26 | 9-11 a.m. OR 1-3 p.m. 

• Tuesdays/Thursdays, July 8-31 | 9-11 a.m. OR 1-3 p.m. 

Each work group will meet virtually for 2 hours each day to balance weekly output with accountability partners and supported by facilitators from The Graduate School. 

• 10-15 minutes: Welcome and goal-setting discussion 

• 45 minutes: Focused work time 

• 10 minutes: Break 

• 35 minutes: Focused work time 

• 10-15 minutes: Check-in and next steps  

Registration is required and can be completed through this Qualtrics form! This effort is sponsored by The Graduate School; for more information, contact Mary Ann Warren at mkolls@niu.edu.