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Roosevelt's MFA program provides access to a close-knit community of writers as well as the opportunity to participate in Chicago's world-class literary scene. Working closely with faculty and classmates, students develop their craft and expand their artistic horizons, with the ultimate goal of completing a book-length thesis. The program's focus on prose allows writers to explore the possibilities of various genres, including the novel, the memoir, the short story and the lyric essay. The Roosevelt MFA in creative writing is designed to provide writers with the tools and guidance to express their knowledge of human experience and their personal and community aspirations in well-crafted fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and dramatic scripts. Staffed by professional writers distinguished for their abilities as teachers, creative writing at Roosevelt is an innovative program dedicated to developing students' literary knowledge and sense of writer's craft while offering real-world guidance for negotiating a future career in writing.
Online Application
Application Fee
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities within the United States. Coursework completed outside the U.S. requires a Foreign Credential Evaluation to be submitted.
Resume/curriculum vitae
Letter of intent outlining your personal and professional goals, why you are interested in this program, and how it will help you achieve your goals
Writing sample (20 pages) demonstrating your abilities within a chosen specialty. For fiction, submit at least three different pieces of fiction (short stories, novella or a novel excerpt). For creative nonfiction, submit at least three pieces of creative nonfiction (personal essays, memoir excerpts, a chapter from a biography or other work in progress).
Two letters of recommendation