Program Overview

Program Overview

The Rutgers University–Camden Creative Writing M.F.A. program is a multi-genre approach that spans poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The program is located on historic Cooper Street, with the Writers House serving as the heart of the literary community. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance students' skills and open doors to various opportunities.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
• Credits: 39 credits
• Format: Full-time or part-time, on-campus
• Duration: 4-6 semesters
• Funding: University, Graduate School, and Departmental Funding Available (Full Funding Only)

Admissions Requirements

• Transcripts: A transcript showing the completion of a B.A. degree, with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of reference
• Personal Statement: Personal statement (maximum two pages) about academic interests and career goals
• Writing Sample: A writing sample—20 to 30 pages of fiction or non-fiction, or ten pages of poetry, or a combination thereof—10 to 15 pages of prose and five pages of poetry

Application Deadlines

• Fall: January 23
• Spring: Not offered
• Summer: Not offered

Featured Courses

• Fiction Workshop (56:200:354): Analyze your work for improvement in a positive, encouraging environment
• Craft: Plot (56:200:532): Dissects plot mechanics in fiction and nonfiction
• Poetry Workshop (56:200:519): Join an enlightening poetry workshop on “disobedient poetry”
• Craft: Point of View (56:200:568): Explores narrative point of view in fiction
• Fractals: A Class in Close Reading (56:200:573): Analyze literary components, uncovering structural insights
• Creative Non-Fiction on Urgency (56:200:529): Reflect on writing creative nonfiction and memoirs in the present

Program Community

The program has a vibrant literary community, with the Writers House serving as a dynamic space for literary programming and community outreach. The program also has a strong focus on community engagement, with students participating in workshops, internships, and teaching opportunities. The program's faculty is distinguished and award-winning, providing guidance and mentorship to students throughout their studies.