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25-26 Winter Cycle: NOW OPEN!

Publication Process

The Student Scalpel publishes new articles on a rolling basis, with official issue cycles occurring quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer). Submissions are accepted year-round, but to be considered for the next issue, students should submit their drafts by the current cycle's deadline. Once submitted, articles go through an initial review for clarity and originality, followed by an editing process with our student editorial team. Writers can expect feedback within two weeks, and final pieces are typically published within a month of acceptance. 

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2025-2026 WINTER CYCLE TIMELINE

December 3, 2025

Winter Cycle Submission Opens

December 17, 2025

Winter Cycle Interest Form Due (Unofficial)

You may still submit articles if the interest form is completed past this deadline, but it serves as a guideline and a way for us to gauge who will be submitting articles in this cycle.

January 25, 2026

Fall Cycle Submission Deadline

February 8, 2026

Article Decision Release

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