The 2025 Chicago School Annual Dissertation and Thesis Conference will be held Thursday, November 13 through Saturday, November 15, 2025. Registration for the conference is scheduled open in late September 2025. Check back here for registration information or sign up to get added to our mailing list for updates.
The Chicago School Annual Dissertation and Thesis Conference aims to provide students in different places in their research with tools, skills, and expert knowledge on how to manage the dissertation and thesis process.
The Conference is coordinated by The University Library, The Office of Writing and Learning, the National Centers for Teaching and Learning and faculty volunteers.
We are excited to invite faculty, or students in collaboration with faculty, to contribute their expertise to our upcoming Dissertation and Thesis Conference, designed to support graduate students during the crucial phases of their research projects. Those interested are encouraged to submit proposals for one-hour workshops, information sessions, or panel discussions focusing on common challenges encountered by students in writing their dissertations or theses.
Proposal Submission Guidelines:
Session Topics of Interest Include, but are not Limited to:
Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your abstract and learning objectives to dissertationconf@thechicagoschool.edu by September 12, 2025. For any inquiries, contact Fay Kallista fkallista@thechicagoschool.edu or Wendy Schiffman wschiffman@thechicagoschool.edu
We look forward to your innovative contributions to enrich our community’s academic pursuits.
The Dissertation and Thesis Conference is sponsored by:
