Reflective Writing at Evergreen Timeline

Admissions Essay: Before you were Admitted

Before you even arrived at Evergreen, you reflected on yourself as a learner in your Admissions Essay. (It was optional for most.) Orientation Essay: Due your First Week at Evergreen

At the start of your first quarter, you may have reflected on the very beginning of your academic journey in your Orientation Essay. (This is recommended, but not required.)

SelfEvaluations: Every Quarter

At the end of each quarter, you will have written a reflection on your own performance in the class, on the work you completed, and on your own participation in the course or program. When you post them to my.evergreen.edu, you have options to “Turn In” the SelfEvaluation to your faculty or to “Submit” it to your transcript (which can’t be undone). If you do not submit now, you will have the option to submit it later. Self-Evaluations are not required to be a part of your transcript (Required to ‘Turn In.’) Evaluations of Faculty: Every Quarter

Evaluations of faculty are written to communicate to your faculty member and to the deans about the faculty’s performance as an educator. They are turned in via my.evergreen.edu and are not a part of your transcript. (Recommended.)

Annual Academic Statement: Every Year

This reflective writing is due once a year. It’s your opportunity to reflect on and describe your growth and goals as a student and to set goals for the future. (Required.) Final Self-Evaluations: Your Final Year/Quarter

If over the years you’ve been saving your Self-Evaluations and have not yet submitted them to your transcript, you have the opportunity to edit and polish these before submitting them your senior year, if so desired. (Recommended.) Final Academic Statement: Your Final Year/Quarter

This is the final opportunity to describe your education while you are enrolled at Evergreen. It becomes part of your transcript and is required for graduation. (Required.)

Learn more: evergreen.edu/writingcenter/essential-reflective-writing-evergreen