General
Admission Process
General
What is the history of the program?
The New School has been a vital center for writing and the instruction of writing since 1931 when Gorham Munson, a Manhattan editor and influential partisan of the Alfred Stieglitz circle, introduced his now-legendary workshop in creative writing. Today, the New School Writing Program aims to animate, expand, and intensify the writer's life both in the classroom and through a program of distinguished visitors, including magazine and book editors, publishers, literary agents, and prominent teachers of writing.
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How long does it take to complete the degree program?
The MFA in Creative Writing is a full-time, 2-year program (36 credits). Creative Writing students enroll in 9 credits per semester for four terms. Courses are primarily offered in the afternoon and evenings.
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What is the tuition?
View current and upcoming academic year and tuition fees on the Tuition and Fees page
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Admission Process
What are the application deadlines?
Students are admitted to the fall semester only. All application materials must be received by January 15.
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Is the GRE required for admission?
No. The MFA program does not require GRE scores to be submitted as part of the application process.
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How will I know the status of my application?
Applications for admission are reviewed as they become complete. However, you can log into our web portal to see what documents have been received (please note that it may take several days from the time a document is received by our office until it appears on your checklist).
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How do I apply for financial aid and/or scholarships?
Students need not (and should not!) wait for an admission decision to begin the financial aid process. The New School provides a comprehensive program of financial services for degree-seeking students, including significant institutional scholarship support to eligible students on the basis of both merit and need. Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details . (Please note: International students should click here for more information.)
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What is the policy for deferred admission?
Admitted applicants can petition to have their admission deferred for up to one academic year. The non-refundable tuition deposit must be submitted to hold your seat in the upcoming class. Additionally, merit scholarships and financial aid are not deferred. Applicants must re-apply for financial aid and will be re-reviewed to determine if a merit scholarship will be awarded for the new term. Please contact an admission counselor for details.
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