MAKE PROGRESS THIS SUMMER
#GRADBOSS SUMMER WRITING RETREAT
The Details
The Summer Writing Retreat is your chance to finish Summer 2026 on your terms. Whether you're wrapping up lingering tasks or setting yourself up to graduate, this 3-day retreat is your opportunity to make real progress—with guidance, structure, and the support of fellow grad students who get it.
Here’s What’s Included:
Strategic Planning Session: We’ll kick off with a pre-recorded mindset and goal-setting session to help you focus on what matters, create accountability, and plan your productivity for the retreat.
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Daily Co-Working Sessions: From July 28 - July 30, join at least 3 hours of live, hosted co-working sessions each day. Toyin, Briana, and Athena will be your co-working guides, and you’ll also have the option to host your own sessions for even more writing time.
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Shared Progress Chart: Celebrate your wins and stay motivated with a shared progress chart that keeps you accountable throughout the retreat.
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Event Workbook: Plan and reflect like a pro with a workbook featuring worksheets for setting goals at the start and reflecting on your progress at the end.
This retreat isn’t just about checking tasks off a to-do list; it’s about creating momentum, finding focus, and building habits that will help you thrive in grad school.
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Exclusive Giveaway: One lucky participant will receive the updated #GRADBOSS Planner and Reflection Journal (digital version)—a perfect companion for staying organized and intentional in grad school.
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Retreat Schedule
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - Thursday, July 30, 2026
Not available during all of these times?
Participants will be able to set up their own co-working sessions throughout the 3-day retreat.
How to Join the Retreat
The Summer Writing Retreat is exclusively for members of the #GRADBOSS Learning Community.
Join for FREE to get access to this retreat and the ongoing support, resources, and community you need to succeed in grad school.
Let’s make this your most productive summer yet. You’ve got big goals—and we’re here to help you crush them.
CREATED BY
Toyin Alli, PhD | Founder & CEO, The Academic Society
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, University of Georgia
When I was in graduate school, I quickly realized that smarts weren’t enough—I’d need to use every ounce of organizational skill and undergraduate research experience I had, plus mental notes from when my mom earned her PhD while I was growing up.
I built on that foundation so I could thrive in graduate school. And now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned as a student and a professor with you.