Overview

Our concentration in publishing/editing has helped students get internships and jobs at magazines and publishing houses alike.

About this Degree

As a student in our Creative Writing program at Fairfield University, you can pursue the study of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and screenwriting. Within these genres you can pursue concentrations in publishing/editing, spiritual writing, or literary health and healing.

Students gather for our convenient semiannual residencies on beautiful Enders Island in Mystic, Connecticut. While highly rigorous, the program can be tailored to suit your individual writing goals, and allow you to learn from a faculty made of nationally recognized writers. The most promising writer in each residency applicant pool will be awarded the prestigious $5,000 MFA Fellowship.

Our alumni have been up to some great things since graduating, including the creation of AfterEnders, a website dedicated to fostering a lifelong community for the Fairfield University MFA in Creative Writing family. The site offers past, present and future students a unique blend of practical advice and creative inspiration based on the personal experience of MFA graduates or faculty members.

No matter which writing path you pursue, you’ll receive the support and guidance of our award-winning faculty during the one-on-one mentoring sessions, as well as many opportunities to collaborate during on-campus activities and online - illustrating our commitment to your well-being and success.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

During each residency, you must attend a minimum of five seminars in your chosen genre. However, you may attend as many as you wish, including in other genres.

There will be opportunities to attend workshops, plenary sessions, readings, and lectures dealing with each type of genre.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed application
A Non-refundable $65 Application fee (paid online).
Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.) Mail to the University at the address below.
Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. The recommendations are completed online. At the time of application you will need to provide your two Recommender's names and e-mail addresses.
Interviews. Applicants may be required to participate in an interview as part of the admission process. If required, candidates will be contacted by the program director to schedule an appointment.
A Sample Portfolio. Students will submit online a sample of their work (20-30 pages of fiction, non-fiction, or screenwriting or 6-8 poems).
A Personal Statement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11850 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11850 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11850 USD / year

≈ 11850 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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