Southern Illinois University Carbondale - MFA Creative Writing Posted on April 23rd
The MFA in Creative Writing is a three year studio/academic program for students gifted in the writing of fiction and poetry. The program accepts a maximum of 8-12 students each year, so workshops are small and faculty members work closely with students, providing an unusual degree of both formal and informal mentoring. In addition to workshops in fiction and poetry, faculty teach literature courses in contemporary fiction and poetry.
Our Visiting Writers Series brings numerous writers to campus for readings and meetings with students. The English Department is also home to the literary journal, Crab Orchard Review, and a limited number of internships with the journal are available. All students accepted into the MFA Program are awarded financial aid (in the form of teaching assistantships) as well as tuition remission.
The university offers excellent support services for students with disabilities and for non-traditional students, and the campus is exceptionally wheelchair-accessible.
Applicants should request an application from the Graduate Program in English and return it with samples of their work (10-15 pages of poetry, 15-30 pages of fiction or non-fiction), transcripts, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.
