Thank you for your interest in the Center for Learning and Writing Support's Thesis/Dissertation Accelerator (TDA). The TDA is a four-day writing/professionalization retreat dedicated to supporting graduate writers' progress on their long-form writing projects, and providing resources for graduate students as they prepare to graduate. This event is best suited for graduate writers who are actively writing their Thesis or Dissertation and are in final stages of their projects.

We guarantee plenty of writing time in conjunction with community support and university resources. The TDA is a great way to jump start the Summer term and set yourself up for success!

This event will be held in Anschutz Library, Room 424. The Summer 2025 TDA will take place May 27th through May 30th, 9am-4pm each day. This is an on-campus event. Successful applicants will commit to participation in the full duration of the program.

Acceptance to this program is competitive based on your project status, expressed need, and commitment to full participation. We accept 30 participants per semester. The next TDA will take place in January 2026.

If you have any question for us, please contact Samantha Demmerle, Student Program Manager, Graduate Writing & Support, at sjdemmerle@ku.edu.