About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing with a concentration in fiction. It is designed to prepare students for careers as published writers in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. A secondary goal is to emphasize not only preparation for college-level teaching (the practical vocational goal of most M.F.A. programs in creative writing), but also includes preparation of graduates for careers in literary editing and publishing, arts administration, or as free-lance writers (magazines, newspapers, reviews, and features).
Program Highlights
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Opportunities to participate in the MFA Reading Series held at Borjo Coffeehouse in University Village or at similar venues on and around campus
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Opportunity to assist in the internationally recognized, annual ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Literary Festival
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Opportunity to present papers or give readings at the spring conference sponsored by the English Department
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Writer-in-Residence Program (offered in both the fall and spring semesters) allows MFA students to work one-on-one with nationally renowned poets and writers
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Offers valuable volunteer and short-term internship types of experiences Writers-in-Community Program gives creative writing graduate students the chance to facilitate writing workshops in various local venues
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Requirements
The deadline to apply is February 6 for attendance the following fall.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 G.P.A
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Submit writing samples in their genre (candidates should note genre on title page of submission)
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Three letters of recommendation
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Academic transcripts
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Personal statement
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
The Perry Morgan Fellowship
The Perry Morgan Fellowship in Creative Writing established in 2005 by Frank Batten and is awarded to two or more first year full-time graduate students enrolled in the creative writing program. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA.
The David Scott Sutelan Memorial Scholarship
The David Scott Sutelan Memorial Scholarship is made possible by an endowment established by David, Charles and May Scott Sutelan. The recipient will be seeking a Master in Fine Arts in the creative writing program.
The Friends of the MFA Program Fellowship
The Friends of the MFA Program Scholarship was established for the purpose of helping incoming students to mitigate tuition costs. This scholarship will be distributed annually to an incoming first-year student who isn't receiving any other tuition remission.
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