Writing Sample
Fiction: 20 to 25 double spaced pages of literary fiction (this can be one story or several)
Creative Non-Fiction: 20 to 25 double spaced pages of literary creative non-fiction (this can be one piece or several)
Poetry: 15 to 20 pages of poetry
A Brief Statement of Intent
The Statement of Intent should discuss the following two things: First, what fuels your desire to earn an MFA degree? Second, you should place your writing within a literary tradition, describing your experiences as both a reader of literature and a writer (specific to the genre in which you are applying).
Two letters of recommendation
Undergraduate transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA)
The GRE is no longer required for admission.
Transcripts: Submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes from all schools attended.
Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in English from: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum university requirement for TOEFL is 500 (Paper-Based Test) and 61 (Internet Based Test). The minimum university requirement for IELTS is a band score of 6.0.