MFA · New Orleans, LA, USA
University of New Orleans MFA in Creative Writing
The University of New Orleans offers a three-year, full-residency MFA in Creative Writing, with specializations in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and drama. The program combines small writing workshops, literature seminars, interdisciplinary study and a creative thesis, while connecting students with New Orleans' literary community through readings, visiting writers and publishing opportunities.
- Deadline: Feb 1, 2027
- Funding: Partial / need-based
- Application fee: 30
- 3 years
Competitive graduate assistantships are available, including teaching, Writing Center, literary magazine editing and publishing positions. Teaching and Writing Center assistantships provide an annual stipend of $5,400 and an in-state tuition waiver; other assistantship packages vary.
Program site: lsuneworleans.edu/academics/colaehd/la/cw-mfa. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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