Creative Writing - Fiction MFA

Graduate Program Application Information

Graduate Program - Creative Writing

Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/english

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major/Option - MFA/Creative Writing/Fiction

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

• Fall - Complete application packet must be postmarked by January 5.

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

• Complete application packet must be postmarked by January 5.

Test Requirements:

• GRE
• The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants and can substitute for the GRE
• All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School (code 4489)

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• A short (100-300 word) essay of personal goals for graduate study
• A sample of your creative writing: for the poetry option, 15 pages; for the fiction or non-fiction options, two short stories, parts of a novel or two essays, 15 - 25 pages. (The page numbers suggested are approximations, not a strict guideline.) If applying to more than one genre, applicants should send separate (labeled) writing samples for each specific genre.
• If you have published, be sure to send a list of publication information in your application packet

        English Department
        The University of Montana
        Liberal Arts Building, Room 133
        32 Campus Drive #6120
        Missoula, MT 59812-6120