Applicants for admission must submit transcripts, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores (general exam- 1836 institution code/0000 department code), and most importantly, a portfolio of creative work consisting of no more than 20-25 pages of fiction or 15 pages of poetry. Only students who are already talented writers will be eligible for admission to the program. A strong scholastic record will also be required for admission.
The application deadline for the following fall is January 5.
Full guidelines for applications, as well as additional information about finanicial aid, can be found in the English Department Graduate Admissions Information.
NOTE: You can apply by completing the online application here: Online Graduate Application
For questions about admissions, contact the Graduate Studies office: engl_resources@uiuc.edu or by phone at 217/333-3646.
For other questions about the program not covered on this web site, contact:
Steve Davenport, Associate Director
MFA in Creative Writing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
210 English Building
608 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61801
sdavenpo@uiuc.edu
