The Belltower

The Belltower, an interdisciplinary academic journal, publishes original undergraduate scholarly works written by Allegheny College students. We accept submissions from any academic discipline and from the Speaking and Writing Seminars (SWS courses). Submissions should be informed by critical conversations relevant to the topic and incorporate timely, pertinent research to support claims.

The Belltower does not publish creative literary works (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction), news, or opinion articles.

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Submission Requirements

Who is Eligible

Allegheny College students who are currently enrolled or who have graduated within 12 months of the semester of issue publication are eligible to submit their original work. Note: All authors whose work is accepted for publication must be available to work one-to-one with the editorial team during the semester of publication.

What to Submit

Please submit complete manuscripts (including abstracts and keywords) for consideration by the review team.

Length

The Belltower publishes critical essays/articles that are 5-20 double-spaced pages (1250-5000 words) in length. Note: The Belltower does not accept full senior comprehensive projects, but will consider individual comp chapters.

The Belltower also seeks to feature works from writers enrolled in SWS105 (3-6 pages/750-1500 words) and SWS205 (5-10 pages/1250-2500 words).

How to Submit

Please submit complete manuscripts (including abstracts and keywords) for consideration by the review team.

Audience

Articles published in The Belltower should be accessible to audiences both in and outside of the primary field of inquiry.

Publication Frequency

The Belltower is published in academic semesters when ENGL207: Editing & Publishing is offered.