2026 Graduate Writing Exam dates are as follows. All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
| Summer GWE | Dates & Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | May 15, 2026 |
| Registration Closes | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Exam Opens | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| Essay Due | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| Graduate Administrators receive exam results | July 2026 |
| Make-Up GWE | Dates & Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens* | May 15, 2026 |
| Registration Closes | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:00pm |
| Exam Opens | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| Essay Due | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| Graduate Administrators receive exam results | October 2026 |
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