The Dissertation Writing Camp provides intensive, focused writing time in a quiet and supportive environment to help you make significant progress through the difficult stages of writing your doctoral dissertation. This program is for doctoral students who are starting or have started the writing portion of their dissertation manuscript.  It is strongly recommended that your dissertation proposal has been approved by your committee before taking part in this camp. Camps are held during the Spring and Summer semesters.

The camp includes individual 30 minute faculty coaching sessions, writing support, and self-writing time for at least six hours per day.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided along with coffee and snacks.  Space is limited so if you register for the camp and do not attend you will not be allowed to attend future dissertation writing camp programs.  This program is free to current UTSA doctoral students.


Summer 2025 Camps

  • STEM Dissertation Writing Camp: June 23-26, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | JPL 4.04.22-Assembly Room
  • Non-STEM Dissertation Writing Camp: July 14-17, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | JPL 4.04.22-Assembly Room

 

Student Testimonials:
"The camp sparked my drive, motivation, and momentum to write. I also learned a lot from the library and Writing Center staff. Additionally, it was great to network with other doctoral candidates going through the same process.  Thanks for providing coffee, snacks, and lunch each day of the camp. I appreciate the Graduate School staff; all were very helpful and hospitable."

"My meeting with my faculty coach was time well spent. She challenged my thinking and helped clarify my writing."

"The meeting with faculty coaches was really useful in making my work polished and clear."

"Overall, the camp was FANTASTIC! The Graduate School staff were incredibly AWESOME and HELPFUL!"

" When I signed up for the dissertation writing camp I had no idea what to expect. However, it was a great experience to help get me on track to finish my dissertation."

" It was a great and necessary experience for me at this time in my graduate journey and makes me enthusiastic about communicating my research and conducting more organized research. The space is an amazing place to work and to be extremely productive."

"This was a really great experience. I am so glad I had the opportunity to participate."