Admission

The Department of English at Florida Atlantic University offers an MA and an MFA in Creative Writing.
Applicants should specify degree and genre.

The necessary application form can be obtained from the English Department or the FAU website.

Applications must include:

1. Writing sample
        For Fiction: 20 to 25 pages of fiction
        For Creative Non-Fiction: 20 to 25 pages of creative non-fiction
        For Poetry: 15 to 20 pages of poetry
2. Brief statement of intent, including:
        A discussion of your writing
        Your academic and creative background
        Your interest in our program
   
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. Undergraduate transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA)
5. Scores from GRE general test (minimum 1000 verbal and one other category combined)
6. Application form
7. Application fee

The writing sample, statement of intent, and two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Department of English; all other application materials should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies and Admissions with copies sent to the Department of English.

Deadline for Fall admission:  March 1.  Deadline for Spring admission:  November 1.