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Ready to make serious progress on your thesis or dissertation? Join us for a focused, supportive, and productive writing experience designed just for graduate students.

What is Boot Camp?

The Eagle Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camp offers Master's and Ph.D. students an interruption-free, stress-free, no-excuses-just-do-it environment for intense writing sessions. Our goal is to help you break through common roadblocks in the dissertation process by providing:

  • Structured, distraction-free writing time
  • A sense of community with fellow writers
  • Tips and strategies to maintain momentum

By the end of Boot Camp, you'll have a model you can follow on your own and鈥攈opefully鈥攁 community of writing buddies for continued support!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to studentresearch@unt.edu.

What to Expect at Boot Camp

Each day at Boot Camp is carefully planned to help you make the most of your time:

  • Focused Writing Blocks 鈥� Get immersed in your work without distractions.
  • Daily Tips & Presentations 鈥� Short, practical talks on writing techniques and strategies.
  • Lunch Break Discussions 鈥� Connect with fellow Boot Campers over lunch and share tips, challenges and motivation.

Bonus: Extra monitors are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those working with large datasets.

 

When:
Boot Camps run once a semester for 3 days: February and September from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM If accepted, be prepared to buckle down and make real progress!
Where:
Boot Camps are held on the 91爆料 Denton Campus. Due to the nature of this offering, registration is required for all participants, and there are limited spots available. Participants are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins are not accepted.
September 2026
22nd, 23rd, & 24th

Attendance Commitment

This sounds like something you need? Here鈥檚 what you should have in place before applying:

  • A commitment to attend all three days is required. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise鈥攊f something comes up, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Our goal is to support you, and open communication allows us to accommodate others who may benefit from this opportunity.

Register Today!

Spaces fill up quickly, so don鈥檛 wait! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to studentresearch@unt.edu. We're excited to support you on your writing journey!