The Graduate Writing Center's writing camps provide two to four days of distraction-free writing to begin drafting or to complete or make further progress toward a dissertation, thesis, or other substantial writing project. Camps are generally offered three times a year and run from 10am-3 pm. Camps are supported by healthy meals and the option of meeting with a graduate writing consultant. Registration is limited to those who can commit to attending all camp days. Camps are typically held Howe Memorial Library.
Two-Day Writing Camps
Two-day writing camps are for UVM graduate students at work on a thesis, dissertation, or other substantial writing project. Lunch, coffee/tea, snacks and access to consultants are provided each day. Registration for January 2026 is now open!
Four-Day Writing Camps
Get a jump start on your thesis or dissertation with this four-day writing camp for UVM graduate students who have approved proposals and have moved or are ready to move into drafting. Through short workshops, healthy lunches, plenty of caffeine, and loads of writing time, the Jump Start Camp will launch you into writing. (Check back for possible sessions in 2026.)
Register for a Camp
Registration opens several weeks prior to the camp. To register for our Winter Break Writing Camp, January 8 & 9, 2026, 9:30 am - 3 pm, complete our reservation form!