In addition to our regular tutoring and workshops, we also offer monthly and end-of-semester events focused on helping students complete specific projects and develop writing accountability. If you have questions about any of these events, please feel free to contact us at wcc@gatech.edu.
Just Write Fridays
Overview
Just Write Fridays are designed to help graduate students solidify strong academic writing habits. Each session will begin with setting and sharing goals and end with a brief progress report. Each time a student attends and completes the exit survey, they will also be entered into a drawing to win prizes at the end of the semester. Students can join us in person in Clough 447 or by Zoom.
RSVP here to receive reminders and the link to join by Zoom. (To access the form you must be logged into your GT Outlook account.)
Note: You must sign up each August to receive reminders and links for the academic year.
Upcoming Events
From 9:30am to 11am on the following Fridays in Fall 2026:
Friday, September 11
Friday, September 18
Friday, September 25
Friday, October 9
Friday, October 16
Friday, October 23
Friday, October 30
Friday, November 11
Friday, November 13
Friday, November 20
Friday, December 4
Dissertation Accelerator
Overview
The Dissertation Accelerator, hosted at the end of fall and spring semesters, is designed for those students looking to make significant progress on their dissertations, across the process. Open to all currently enrolled GT doctoral students who are actively working on their dissertations, the Accelerator is a week-long program that addresses the processes and genres associated with the dissertation process. Each day, the Accelerator delivers structured time to write, accountability to help students reach their goals, community to support them throughout the process, and access to curated workshops that provide attendees with tools and strategies for completing their dissertations. The Accelerator offers both in-person and remote options for participation; however, space is limited and acceptance into the program is determined by where students are in their process, with priority going to those who are nearing the end of their dissertation work. Note: The Accelerator is not a writing course, and students should be prepared to write independently over the course of the week. To receive updates about registration for the Accelerator and other events, make sure to create a profile with us by logging in to the WC Online system at https://gatech.mywconline.com/.
Upcoming Events
Our next Accelerator will take place Monday, December 14th through Friday, December 18th.
Registration will open in late November.
Dissertation Proposal Accelerator
Overview
The Dissertation Proposal Accelerator is a 1-day writing support program designed just for PhD students at the proposal stage of their dissertation process. Offered throughout the year in both online and in-person formats, the Proposal Accelerator provides guidance on goal-setting, managing long-term projects, and writing productivity and time to get writing done.
Upcoming Events
Participation is limited to PhD students actively working on their proposals and planning to submit them to their committees within the next 6 months. Participants must be able to spend at least 3 hours writing independently during the Accelerator. Registration will be open until capacity has been reached or the date listed below.
ONLINE: Saturday, September 26th from 10am-4:30pm
IN PERSON: Saturday, October 14th from 10am-4:30pm
Registration will open in early September. To receive updates about registration for this and other events, make sure to create a profile with us by logging in to the WC Online system at https://gatech.mywconline.com/.