Overview

The Creative Writing Major MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University offers students both a shorter time frame to earn their MFA degree and significant cost savings by applying 12 credits of graduate course work toward undergraduate degree requirements. Scholarships and financial aid are available to eligible students.

Undergraduate creative writing majors at FDU must apply to the accelerated BA-MFA program during their junior year by submitting a letter of interest in the program and a writing sample to writingmfa@fdu.edu. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the writing sample and previous undergraduate work in creative writing.

Once accepted, creative writing students complete 12 credits of graduate course work during the senior year (6 credits in the first semester and 6 credits in the second semester), in the genre of their concentration: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, literary translation, and writing for young adults and children.

Key facts:

After graduating from the BA program, students continue in the low-residency MFA program, and may complete their MFA degree within 18 months.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The modules require a measure of independence on the student’s part and a disciplined writing schedule. In each module, the student will create and revise work under the guidance of a faculty member.
Generally, work in any module consists of
1) creative work submitted at three points each module;
2) active, thoughtful, constructive contributions to the online workshop; and
3) two Close Readings/Reviews of relevant texts. Mentors respond to creative work within a week of submission. Other work may be required according to the wishes of the mentor. At the end of the module, the mentor will prepare a Final Assessment, evaluating each student’s work and progress.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

After December 1: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis provided space remains available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States
Wroxton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application.
Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation.Include any AP, IB, and/or GCE scores. You may be eligible for transfer credit for the following exams and qualifying scores: Metropolitan Campus AP Policy or Florham Campus AP Policy
Submit a TOEFL, IELTS, PTE-A, or SAT score.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from academic references.
Submit a copy of your passport.
Submit a bank statement and Affidavit of Financial Support if you are seeking an F-1 visa.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

41500 USD / year

≈ 41500 USD / year
Out-of-State

37364 USD / year

≈ 37364 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37364 USD / year

≈ 37364 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1793 - 4414 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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United Kingdom
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