Fairfield University
Enders Island, CT
We have a concentration in spiritual writing, a cross-genre story-structure workshop, and are offering television writing starting this winter. We have a good cohort of veterans both in our alumni and current student body.
Degrees Offered
MFA
Genres
Fiction, Poetry, CNF, Drama, Screenwriting
Residency type
Low-residency
Program length
2 years
Financial Aid
Grants for veterans, income-based grants, financial aid available, 2-4 paid GA positions per year
Teaching opportunities
Local students can TA with an undergraduate professor or work in the writing center
Editorial opportunities
Students can serve on the staff of Brevity: A Journal of Brief Nonfiction, Dogwood: A Journal of Poetry and Prose, or the Causeway
Cross-genre study
At least one workshop in another genre is required. Students may concentrate in dual genres. In special cases, you may do a combination thesis, but only if two faculty members agree to take on such a project.
Graduates
- James M. Chesbro MFA (CNF) 2011
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