MFA Program
MFA Program
Program Established:
2004
Location:
Residencies held in NYC. Adelphi's campus is in Garden City, NY., NY
Genre:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-Genre
Residency:
Low
Duration:
2 Years
Incoming Class Size:
6–12
Application Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee:
$60 (waived)
Contact E-mail:
Contact Name:
René Steinke
Core Faculty Includes:
Poetry: Jan-Henry Gray, Maya Marshall
Prose: Katherine Hill, René Steinke, Igor Webb
Funding/Employment Opportunities:
All accepted students will receive partial scholarships.
Other Features:
The MFA in Creative Writing program focuses intently on craft, with an emphasis on revision and close reading. The program also offer practical guidance in publishing, teaching and building a sustainable life as a writer. The program is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse writing community, and its goal is to help you find your own best approach to craft.
Applications are accepted year-round. Apply by June 1 to begin the program at the August residency. Apply by November 15 to begin the program at the January residency.