2026 Undergraduate Writing Symposium Submissions
UPDATE: The new deadline for Undergraduate Writing Symposium submissions is Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 11:59pm.
The Vanderbilt Writing Studio invites you to submit your work to be considered for inclusion in the 18th annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium on March 27, 2026.
We are seeking submissions in two categories:
- First-Year Essays: Call for Submissions and Submission Form Link
- Advanced Research Writing: Call for Submissions and Submission Form Link
The submissions deadline for both events is Friday, January 16, 2026, at noon.
Submission Guidelines and More Information
First-year students: To be considered for inclusion, please submit essays composed during the Fall 2026 semester.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors: To be considered for inclusion, submit a project abstract of an advanced research project (honors, independent study, Immersion, and more), which may still be in progress in spring 2026 or completed during the 2025 calendar year.