FAQs

  • When is the deadline for submissions for the Autumn 2026 issue?
    • The submission deadline for the Autumn 2026 issue is August 15th, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
  • Where can I submit?
    • You can submit your paper to be considered for publication in the Autumn 2026 issue here.
  • What types of submissions are you accepting?
    • Please click here to view the submission guidelines and requirements.
  • I’m not able to fill out the Google Form to submit my paper, what should I do?
    • Please email your submission following the submission guidelines and formatting requirements along with your full name, institutional affiliation, class/year, and submission type to ujca@trinity.edu.
  • I’m not sure if my submission would fit into the requirements of “Current Developments,” what should I do?
    • As long as your submission is no longer than 4,000 words (including endnotes) and is an academic work within the social sciences or humanities, it can be submitted under “Current Developments.” If you are still unsure, send us an email at ujca@trinity.edu!
  • I’m not too sure if my submission falls under the scope of the journal, what should I do?
    • UJCA is looking to publish any academic work done in the social sciences and humanities! Examples of issues include, but of course are not limited to, the rise of authoritarian regimes, the nuclear issue, emerging religious ideologies or doctrines, the rise of inflation in the global economy, evolving gender and sexuality spectrums, the preservation of public histories, etc. If you are still unsure, send us an email at ujca@trinity.edu!
  • Will I be notified if my piece did not get chosen for publication?
    • Our Editorial Board aims to contact all students who submitted to the journal, regardless of if their submission was chosen for publication.
  • I am not from Texas, can I still submit?
    • As long as you attend college at a Texas institution, you can submit to the journal.
  • Are you hiring students for your Editorial Board?
    • Yes, we are currently looking to hire Trinity students to serve on the Editorial Board for the 2026-2027 academic year. If interested, please email ujca@trinity.edu.