Adelphi University

MFA Program

Program Established:

2004

Location:

Residencies held in New York City, campus in Garden City, 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)

Website:

https://www.adelphi.edu/program/graduate/creative-writing

Contact E-mail:

rsteinke@adelphi.edu

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.

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