Program Overview

Introduction to the Writing Program

The Writing Program is part of the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. It offers a comprehensive education in writing, with faculty who are distinguished nationally and internationally through numerous publications and awards.

Graduate Program

The MFA in Writing is a three-year degree providing students with the time and opportunity to produce a book-length final manuscript. The graduate writing faculty includes poets Diana Khoi Nguyen, Joy Priest, and Gary Jackson; fiction writers William Lychack and Irina Reyn; and, in nonfiction, Jeanne Marie Laskas, Michael Meyer, and Erin Anderson.

Funding

In addition to travel and research funding, the Writing Program offers teaching assistantships, as well as the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowships.

Courses

The program offers a variety of courses, and for a complete list of courses offered and the most current descriptions, students can refer to the School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions database.

Requirements

The program has general guidelines for prospective MFA students, which can be found in the graduate handbook.

FAQ

The program has a list of frequently asked questions regarding the MFA in Writing, which provides answers to common queries.

Awards

Graduate students are encouraged to submit their work to the programs three writing awards.

Resources

The program offers an extensive array of academic, professional, and social opportunities for graduate students and their families, in addition to the support that students provide one another.

Testimonials

Alumni have shared their experiences and thoughts about the graduate program, providing insight into the program's quality and impact.

Graduate Program Structure

• Overview
• Funding
• Requirements
• FAQ
• Graduate Awards
• Graduate Resources
• MFA Students

Graduate Admissions

The program has a detailed application and admission process, which can be found in the graduate handbook.

Graduate Handbook

The graduate handbook outlines the policies and procedures for the program, including admission criteria, tuition fees, and research areas.