ellipsis is an internationally recognized literary journal that has been published since 1965 by students at Westminster University. New editions of ellipsis are published each April.
An Award-Winning Journal
Volume 57 of ellipsis was awarded the 2022 National Program Directors’ Prize from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs.
Past ellipsis contributors include:
- Karen an-Hwei Lee
- Saddiq Dzukogi
- Jaia Hamid Bashir
- BJ Buckley
- Lisa Fishman
- Karen Garthe
- Matthew Gavin Frank
- Elton Glazer
- William Greenway
- Andrea Hollander
- Elizabeth Murawski
- Bianca Stone
- Elaine Terranova
How to Submit Your Work
Submissions to ellipsis open on August 1. To be considered for publication in the next volume of ellipsis, you must submit your work by December 15.
Submitters get 2 free copies, and all accepted poetry submissions are considered for a $100 award.


Poetry Series and Workshops
The Anne Newman Sutton Weeks Poetry Series runs throughout the academic year and includes poetry readings, discussions, book signings, and a free poetry class in Spring semester open to both students and members of the community.
View the ellipsis Archive
ellipsis has been a student publication since 1965. Use the archive to view previously released volumes.
Contact ellipsis
You are welcome to contact us with questions or comments. If you want to submit work, please use the submission form.
- Phone: 801.832.2321
- Email: ellipsis@westminsteru.edu
How to Order ellipsis
You can purchase current or past volumes of ellipsis for $7.50 each. Your purchase will not subscribe you to future volumes.

