Creative Writing Program

ADMISSIONS UPDATE: Our program has received permission to admit up to six new students who qualify for the Creating Inclusive Cohorts first-year fellowship. See the page below for more info. App deadline extended to 12/15/20!

How to Apply Find out how to prepare for and apply to the Creative Writing MFA program.

Due to uncertainty around admissions for Fall ‘21, we urge prospective applicants to wait to submit applications and pay fees until close to the 12/1 deadline. See cla.umn.edu/creative-writing/graduate/how-apply for updates.

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