Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA)

Admission Requirements

Applicant must:

• Have a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (6 credits of undergraduate courses in Writing are recommended, but not required)
• Have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (Probationary admission may be granted for applicants with a GPA of less than a 3.0 who show promise through their other achievements)
• Complete application for admission which includes submitting:
  1. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  2. Resume and/or additional supporting information on professional or volunteer activities
  3. Two letters of recommendation written by former writing teachers or professors who know your writing
  4. Writing sample (can be one or several pieces. Total: 20 pages, submit two copies on 8.5 x 11 standard paper, unbound)
  5. A personal letter stating the genre in which you will be applying, and detailing your strengths and reasons for wanting to enter Chatham's low-residency MFA program
• Online application without fee at apply.chatham.edu/ccps

Admissions Materials may be submitted to:
Chatham University
Berry Hall/CCPS Admission
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Fax: (412) 365-1609
Email:dvey@chatham.edu

If you are interested in applying for the Full Residency program, please visit the program's website.