English (Creative Writing): MFA

Graduate Program in English

Deadline
Jan. 15
Degree
Master of Fine Arts
Residency
1 semester minimum

Program Handbook

The English MFA (Creative Writing) program offers a practice-based, two-year arts curriculum. Students specialize in poetry or prose, and take courses in their selected genre as well as literature courses, practicums, and electives. The program fosters student literary development and production, while also preparing students professionally for careers in writing, education, and publishing through a range of editorial and teaching opportunities.

Updated: 9/2022

Application Materials:
  • GRE General Test not accepted
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for non-native speakers of English
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution; one must show conferral of a bachelor's degree. (Due upon enrollment)
  • Statement of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample(s) - refer to program site for details
Contact:

Roy Scranton
Director of Graduate Studies
Phone: (574) 631-6165
Email: rscranto@nd.edu

https://english.nd.edu/graduate/programs/