Application Deadlines for the full residency program Early Decision Deadline: - January 15 (for those with 3.5 gpa or higher)*
Recommended/Regular Deadline - May 1 (Applications completed after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)
*Early Decision Candidates will receive notification of their admissions status by February 15. Only Early Decision Candidates may apply for fellowships.
Please note:
There may be other fellowships and work opportunities available to MFA candidates in addition to those above, which are administered by the university and not by the individual program. Check with Nancy Ferrari, Director of Student Employment (nferrari@chatham.edu) for information.
We will continue to accept applications after recommended deadlines as there is space available in the program. If you are applying after a recommended deadline, please check with the admissions office at admissions@chatham.edu, or 412-365-1825/ 800-837-1290
The Chatham MFA program admits students each semester and application deadlines may vary. For more information, please feel free to contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 412-365-1825 or 800-837-1290.
The Office of Graduate Admissions
Chatham University
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(800) 837-1290
(412) 365-1825
(412) 365-1609 (fax) admissions@chatham.edu
Chatham University Creative Writing
Lindsay House • Woodland Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15232