Creative Writing

Admission Requirements:

• The Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing requires a minimum of 48 s.h. of graduate credit. The degree is offered through the Creative Writing Program (Iowa Writers\' Workshop), a two-year residency program that culminates in a creative thesis, such as a novel, a collection of stories, or a book of poetry.
• Admission to the program is competitive.
• You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
• Mail manuscript of your best work, with a Manuscript Cover Sheet
• A Statement of Purpose
• Application for Graduate Awards
• Your General GRE test scores (optional but recommended)
• Supplemental Financial Aid
• Three letters of recommendation
• A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment.
• Your official GRE scores are not required for admission to this program. However, applications that include GRE scores may be more competitive for a greater range of financial assistance (the University\'s institutional code is 6681).
• International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores to comply with the university\'s English Language Proficiency Requirements.
• Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.