UGA Graduate School

Heads up! The deadline to register for the Dissertation Writing Retreat is June 30th.

Hosted by the Graduate School and the Willis Writing Center, this retreat provides structured writing time, resources, peer feedback, consultations, and writing support for post-candidacy doctoral students completing dissertation writing.

The retreat will take place July 13th–17th, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM on the UGA campus.

Registration is limited to the first 20 students and requires a letter of support from your major professor or dissertation chair confirming your eligibility and good standing.

To register, visit the Events tab in your Enrolled Student Portal in Slate or visit the link in our bio.

We are looking forward to celebrating our amazing Spring 2026 graduates tomorrow! Here are some guest reminders for the big day:

CLEAR BAG POLICY
The clear bag policy is in effect for Commencement. Please follow the guidelines in the Permitted/Prohibited Items section of the Commencement webpage.

VIEWING OPTIONS
In addition to watching the ceremony in person, the Spring 2026 Graduate Commencement ceremony will be broadcast live on the Commencement homepage and streamed on YouTube with closed captions available.

For more Commencement information, visit the link in bio.

From May 4th–8th, Beyond the Professoriate will host its annual PhD Career Conference, designed to help PhDs build a strong foundation for a successful nonacademic job search.

If you’re in the final year of your program, a postdoc planning your next steps, or a graduate student exploring your career options, this conference series is for you. Over the course of the week, you’ll learn what it takes to build a meaningful career beyond the professoriate.

This special event is open to doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines. Register to attend: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-career-conference-2026/