Overview

Whether you are a poet looking to hone your craft, an aspiring novelist who wants to get that book written, or a memoirist with an urgent story to tell, our MFA program will help you achieve your writing goals.

The MFA in Creative Writing program at Dominican University of California fosters a supportive community of talented writers who are encouraged to experiment across genres and with new forms of writing.

In addition to the genres of Poetry, Fiction and Creative Nonfiction, Dominican University offers an optional track in Narrative/Poetic Medicine, which allows students to embrace the special role that creative writing can play in the process of healing.

Key Facts

Flexible low-residency format customized to meet your writing goals.
A dedicated mentor and opportunities to publish your work.
Two on-campus residencies per year featuring dynamic speakers and workshops.
The only narrative/poetic medicine creative writing track in the country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Poetry: Narrative/Poetic Medicine

Poetry

Fiction

Creative Nonfiction

Narrative
Poetic Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 25 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application
Official Transcript(s)
Resume
Statement of Purpose or Intent
A statement between 300 and 800 words describing why you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Academic or professional, on letterhead.
Prerequisite Requirements
Personal Interview
Applicants who have been selected to continue on in the application process will be invited to interview at BioMarin or the Buck Institute.
Optional — GRE Record: An official copy of general Graduate Record Examination scores may be submitted

International Applicants: International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20146 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20146 USD / year

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In-State

20146 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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