Creative Writing Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (6 credits of undergraduate courses in Writing are recommended, but not required)

Overall 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)

Completed application for admission, including:

• Completed and signed application form
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Resume and/or additional supporting information on professional or volunteer activities
• Two letters of recommendation written by former writing teachers or professors who know your writing (Do not send your application or letters of recommendation to the MFA program directly. They should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.)
• Writing sample(s) (can be one or several pieces. Total: 20 pages, submit two copies on 8.5 x 11 standard paper, unbound)
• Payment of a non-refundable $45 application fee (no fee is required for the online application)
• A personal letter stating the genre in which you will be applying, and detailing your strengths and reasons for wanting to enter Chatham's MFA program