MFA · Columbus, OH, USA
Ohio State University MFA in Creative Writing
The MFA in Creative Writing at Ohio State University is a three-year program in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, though this cycle it is accepting applications only in fiction and poetry. Students teach one class each semester and can serve as editors of The Journal and its two annual book prizes. Readings such as Mother Tongue, Epilog, and the Native Craft Reading Series, along with visiting writers, round out a close community.
- Deadline: Dec 2, 2026 (domestic); Nov 23, 2026 (international)
- Funding: Fully funded
- 3 years
All admitted students are funded for three years through teaching associateships with a tuition waiver, a full health insurance subsidy, and a stipend of at least $22,000 for the nine-month year. Incoming class: 9-12.
Program site: english.osu.edu/graduate/mfa. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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