MFA in Creative Writing - Admission
Admission requirements for the MFA in Creative Writing are based on the following criteria:
- Completed Application for Graduate Admission form (apply online).
- A Non-refundable $60 Application Fee made payable to Fairfield University (paid by credit card if applying online).
- Sample portfolio. Students will submit a sample of their work (20-30 pages of fiction, non-fiction, or screenwriting or 6-8 poems).
- Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor.
- Personal statement. Students should describe why they want to be a writer and emphasize their commitment to their craft. While students in the program can work in more than one genre, they should specify which of the three genres they are applying for in their personal statement.
- Official transcripts verifying completion of a bachelor degree. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.)
All application materials should be sent to:
Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admission
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Phone: (203) 254-4184
Fax: (203) 254-4073
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
How to Apply:
For the winter residency, please apply for the spring semester.
For the summer residency, please apply for the fall semester.
Application Information for U.S. and Permanent Residents of the United States
Application Information for International Applicants
Admission Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Financial Aid
To be considered for financial aid, Fairfield University requires students to complete a FAFSA form. For further information on financial aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid.