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.
Click here to get reminder emails 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 11:30am on the following Fridays in Fall 2025:
Friday, September 12
Friday, September 19
Friday, September 26
Friday, October 3
Friday, October 10
Friday, October 17
Friday, October 31
Friday, November 7
Friday, November 14
Friday, November 21
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 8th through Friday, December 12th. The application will be available in mid-November.
GradWrite
Overview
GradWrite is a fully online, asynchronous 12-week structured writing support program open to master's and doctoral students working on longform writing projects such as dissertations, theses, articles for publication, book chapters, or grants. Participants will participate in weekly asynchronous writing activities to support their projects and have access to a dedicated writing specialist for individual coaching. We plan to offer this program again in Summer 2026.
How The Programs Works
Participants are expected to spend time each week working on a long form writing project: typically, a dissertation or thesis chapter or an article for publication, but potentially a dissertation proposal or grant proposal. While working on their project, participants will complete a series of 12 modules, each with a reading and discussion board prompt to be completed during the week. Modules will be released on Mondays.
Participants will also complete 5 activities throughout the program at times of their choosing, based on their writing needs. Participants also have access to 45-minute coaching and feedback sessions with the program leader and Director of the Naugle Writing and Communication Center, Dr. Caitlin Kelly.
Participants who complete 12 discussion board responses, 5 activities, attend 1 coaching session, and submit a complete draft of their writing project will receive a Certificate of Completion. Please Note: this program carries no course credit.
Registration
Registration will open in May 2026.