Graduate Thesis Support
Fast Track Graduate Thesis Writing Retreat
Writers: Degree paper, thesis, dissertation
Date & Time: Friday & Saturday, February 27 and 28, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library 206
Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026, at noon
Graduate students preparing their degree papers, theses, or dissertations are invited to participate in the Fast Track Graduate Thesis Completion Writing Retreat. This two-day retreat is designed to provide structured time, expert guidance, and a supportive environment to help you make meaningful progress on your thesis.
Participants will benefit from:
- Extended, focused writing sessions
- Individualized support from Writing Center consultants
- Research assistance from library faculty
- Strategies for sustained productivity beyond the retreat
- Free coffee and lunch on both days!
This retreat is free of charge, but space is limited to 25 to ensure a productive environment for all attendees.
Please direct questions to Michael Frizell, Director of Student Learning Services, at MichaelFrizell@MissouriState.edu
Materials Needed
- Your completed retreat application: Fast-Track Thesis Writing Retreat
- If you're working on a thesis or dissertation:
- Proof of Enrollment in the Thesis & Dissertation – Graduate College Brightspace course
- Send a screenshot to michaelfrizell@missouristate.edu
You should apply for the retreat when you are…
- actively engaged in the writing phase of your degree paper, thesis, or dissertation.
- ready to spend two days writing, working with experts to improve your work.
- able to commit to arriving by the starting time and staying until the end.
You should not apply for the retreat if you are…
- not actively writing.
- seeking a class or workshop about writing your degree paper, thesis, or dissertation — what parts they have, what they should look like, step-by-step instructions for writing one, etc.
- not fully available on the specified dates.