Graduate Writing Retreat
The Graduate Writing Retreat is a three-day event that gives you a productive, supportive, and distraction-free environment to make significant progress on your graduate dissertation, thesis, major paper, or proposal/candidacy exam.
Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Centre, our aim is to provide you with tools and strategies to help you become a more skillful writer.
Registration Form
Program Information
Schedule
- Where: Ontario Tech North Campus - In Person
- When: June 16, 17, and 18
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day
Important Information
- Open to Graduate students in all programs
- Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided each day
- Registration is strictly limited to 20 participants. Complete the linked form to reserve your place.
Questions?
Contact the Teaching and Learning Centre at teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca.
Graduate Writing Retreat
Day 1: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Introduction and Icebreakers
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Writing Session 1
11:30 a.m. to noon
Tips from a Grad Supervisor
Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunch Break
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Writing Session 2
2:15 to 2:30 p.m.
Wellness Activity
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Writing Session 3
4 to 4:30 p.m.
Closing Activity
Graduate Writing Retreat
Day 2: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
9:30 to 10 a.m.
Writing Session 4
10 to 10:15 a.m.: Short Break
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Writing Session 5
11:30 a.m. to noon
Tips from a Grad Student
Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunch Break
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Writing Session 6
2:15 to 2:30 p.m.
Wellness Activity
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Writing Session 7
4 to 4:30 p.m.
Closing Activity
Graduate Writing Retreat
Day 3: Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:30 to 10 a.m.
Writing Session 8
10 to 10:15 a.m.: Short Break
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Writing Session 9
11:30 a.m. to noon
Managing the Final Days
Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunch Break
1 to 2:15 p.m.
Writing Session 10
2:15 to 2:30 p.m.
Wellness Activity
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Writing Session 11
4 to 4:30 p.m.
Closing Activity