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Creative Writing (NEOMFA)

NEO MFA programThe ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû of Akron, Cleveland State ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû, Kent State ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû, and Youngstown State ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû offer jointly the MFA in Creative Writing.

This degree provides students with opportunities to develop their skills in writing fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. It is the terminal degree.

Through extensive practice in workshops and craft and theory courses, students will develop their creative writing abilities while also studying literature and completing a relevant internship.


Admission Requirements

Students must be accepted by the Graduate School at The ÈÕº«¹ú²úav¸£Àû of Akron or one of the other three participating universities. They must also submit three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a writing portfolio. The portfolio will be reviewed by an admissions committee of members from all four universities. Application materials must be submitted by January 15.

Application Deadline

  • January 15 for Fall enrollment

Assistantship/Scholarship Information

Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the . The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the .


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