Publication Venues for Undergraduates

History Matters Undergraduate Journal is a web-based, undergraduate journal of historical research published annually by the Department of History at Appalachian State University.

The journal aims to publish the best undergraduate historical research possible, thus working with numerous, skilled undergraduates from a variety of schools.

These students become familiar with the publishing process and receive recognition for their work. 

All issues are now online here. The staff is excited about the new installment of the journal, and we would like to thank all of the undergraduate authors who have participated in the journal.

History Matters is especially seeking research papers that utilize primary sources. See History Matters FAQ.

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Oracle: The History Journal of Boston College

Oracle is Boston College's primary venue for undergraduate historical scholarship, for current and prospective students of history, whether at Boston College or otherwise. By showcasing exemplary undergraduate scholarship, Oracle also seeks to guide, inspire, and celebrate the next generation of historians. 

Submissions can be made through the website and submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30.

Articles published in Oracle will be indexed by the Library of Congress and Google Scholar.

Manuscripts will also be listed in WorldCat, ExLibris, Serials Solution, OCLC, and Ebsco. See: https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/orac/index

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The official publication of the Tufts University Department of History, the Tufts Historical Review is one of the leading principally-undergraduate academic journals of history in the United States.

Each year, the Tufts Historical Review receives submissions from students at colleges and universities across the country. The journal is sent to libraries at universities across the world, most notably to Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Library of Congress, Cornell University, Georgetown University, and the University of Oxford. The Tufts Historical Review looks for outstanding essays in the field of history that showcase unique arguments based on thorough research.

To submit a paper, please email tuftshistoricalreview@gmail.com.

In the email, please include your name, university, and year of study.

Click HERE to read the 2023-2024 Call for Submissions

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Virginia Tech Undergraduate Historical Review (VT-UHR) adds to historical scholarship by publishing original historical research conducted by undergraduates.

The mission of the journal is to publish outstanding original historical research while providing undergraduate editors and authors the chance to learn about the publishing experience.

By encouraging undergraduate research and on-the-job training for our undergraduate editors, VTUHR contributes to Virginia Tech's commitment to experiential learning.

The Review accepts submissions on a rolling basis. The Review is typically published annually every spring; when an article is published will vary based on the number of accepted submissions during the year.

To view our submission requirements and submit a paper, please visit: www.vtuhr.org. 

Submission guidelines can be found at the VTHUR page https://vtuhr.org/about/submissions.

Any questions can be sent to vtuhr@vt.edu. 

See Authorship Guidelines for more information.

See also: Virginia Tech Publishing 

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The Dartmouth Undergraduate Historical Review is Dartmouth College's student-run journal of history. They print scholarly articles online biannually, in June and January. The editors are now seeking submissions for their Summer 2023 Issue, with a deadline of May 5th, 2023. Read the Review's mission below:

          The mission of the Dartmouth Undergraduate Historical Review is to encourage historical research and discourse among undergraduate students at Dartmouth and beyond. We inspire members to think critically about global history through scholarship. Our contributors employ investigative writing and editing skills to advance their arguments. Our goal is to motivate in-depth examinations of the global past from the viewpoints of undergraduate students.

          The Review receives and publishes submissions annually from undergraduate students across the nation. Our articles are reviewed by our Editorial Board before publication.

Visit the Dartmouth Undergraduate Historical Review website for more information.

For questions and media inquiries, please email: The.dartmouth.undergraduate.historical.review@dartmouth.edu.

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The Columbia Undergraduate Research Journal (CURJ) is accepting submissions for its Spring 2023 issue.

CURJ is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary journal that publishes research carried out by undergraduates.

CURJ welcomes papers by students in all fields of study, to provide an opportunity to recognize and promote excellent undergraduate research.

Please see the CURJ Submissions page for information on publication policies and submission guidelines.

Living Histories: A Past Studies Journal is an annual journal of undergraduate research by Queen's University of London, first published in May, 2022. 

Engaging with scholars and students across a wide range of subjects, regions, and time periods, Living Histories focuses on scholarship that connects historical analysis to contemporary issues.

Living Histories encourages an interdisciplinary approach that understands how the past continues to have an impact upon the present.

See the most recent issue:  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Living Histories: A Past Studies Journal.

Submission guidelines and more information can be found here: Submission Preparation Checklist

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The Washington University Gateway History Journal is accepting paper submissions.

The Gateway History Journal provides undergraduate students an opportunity to demonstrate their exceptional history research, analysis, and writing.

The Editorial Board prides itself on reviewing and publishing a diversity of submissions.

The Gateway accepts submissions from all universities and does not impose topical or temporal restrictions.

Typically, the Managing Editor issues a call for submissions in January, and aims to publish The Gateway in May.

For submissions criteria, see The Gateway guidelines. 

For questions, email: gatewayhistoryjournal@gmail.com.

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The Penn History Review from the University of Pennsylvania is a biannual publication founded in 1991, featuring undergraduate historical research 

       If you are proud of a piece of historical writing and would like to see it published, please submit to the PHR!

       Previous editions of the PHR are available here: http://repository.upenn.edu/phr/

Contact: PHRsubmissions@gmail.com

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The Tri-Co Law Review is a digital and print student publication that seeks to analyze and evaluate the ways in which law influences our world.

Founded in 2016, The Tri-Co Law Review provides students with an avenue for exploring fields outside of their regimented curricular work, including but not limited to:

  - Sociological examinations of the American criminal justice system
  - Discussions of legal codes in the global political sphere
  - Understandings of grammatical rules and their influence on language
  - The psychological underpinnings that impact social beings
  - Discussions of historical legal codes, etc.

The Tri-Co Law Review is currently accepting papers 4-15 pages long through 11:59 PM ET, March 22, 2024. Each paper should deal with law/legislation to some extent. Please submit your paper in a .doc or .docx file. Any citation style is accepted for initial submission but bear in mind that published papers must adhere to the Bluebook (https://www.legalbluebook.com/) format.

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The Journal of Global Medieval & Renaissance Studies (JGMRS) is the interdisciplinary journal by the University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest centers for the study of the Middle Ages in North America.

Since the nineteenth century, Penn has been the home of eminent medievalists in many fields, including all areas of East Asian, European, Islamic, and Jewish history, cultures, and literature.

This long tradition has built rich resources for pursuing specialized study and research, notably in the Van Pelt and Fisher Fine Arts Libraries, the Schoenberg Center for Manuscript Studies, and the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. A deep commitment to interdisciplinarity fosters broad interaction across fields, and active programs of lectures, colloquia, and exhibitions bring together specialists from all departments.

In addition to the regular academic departmental curricula, a deep commitment to interdisciplinarity fosters broad interaction across academic communities: active programs of lectures, colloquia, working groups, and exhibitions bring together faculty, staff, and students.

Contact: GMRSjournal@gmail.com.

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