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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in the realm of creative writing? Drexel University’s two-year, low-residency MFA in Creative Writing is a career-focused program for fiction writers that provides a supportive environment to help you develop your craft and make the connections you need to succeed after your degree.
Program Highlights
- In-person featured guests include award-winning authors such as Jason Mott, Madeline Miller, Rebecca Kuang and Crystal Wilkinson.
- Virtual and in-person collaborative sessions with industry specialists from Penguin Random House, St. Martin’s, Audible, Hachette, Lippincott, Authors Guild, Kirkus, and other respected leaders.
- Participate in Writing Through the Walls, an innovative creative writing exchange with incarcerated writers.
- In-Person visit to Folio Literary Management in Manhattan.
- Remote practice pitch sessions with agents from top tier agencies.
- Optional creative writing retreat in Collioure, France.
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Optional in-person and remote teaching assistantships let you gain experience and a salary that can be put toward your degree.
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Distinguished as a Yellow Ribbon University and named a "Military Friendly School" by GI Jobs magazine.
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Earn credit for your work experience. If you have published a novel, you may be eligible to earn credit for your work experience.
Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship Opportunities
Drexel University provides new scholarships and funding opportunities exclusively for the low-residency Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Creative Writing program applicants. These initiatives will enrich the vibrant tapestry of our program.
Virtual Information Session: Monday, April 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm ET
Join our engaging virtual information session to explore explore key program features about Drexel's Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing. We’ll guide you through the application process, providing resources and support to help you apply with confidence as you begin your literary journey.
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