Admissions
Students holding undergraduate degrees from an accredited four-year institution in the U.S. or abroad may apply.
DEADLINES FOR ADMISSION:
The program admits students year-round, and once you apply, you should receive a decision within 4-6 weeks.
Apply by June 15 for the summer residency/fall semester and by November 15 for the winter residency/spring semester. Faculty will review applicants for scholarships based on the strength of their application materials.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Have your college or university send your official undergraduate transcript directly to the graduate admissions office on the Florham Campus. They can be sent electronically or by mail. Click here for the email and mailing address. We only need the college transcript where you completed your B.A. or B.S. degree (if you transferred a lot, this will save you time and money).
2. Complete the Online Application.
When completing the application please note: A. Upload a personal statement telling us why you wish to pursue an MFA and what you hope to gain from the degree. B. Upload a writing sample in the genre you are applying to. You may upload any other materials you wish to include, such as a resume or recommendation, in PDF or MS Word format. For your writing sample, use the following guidelines: Many graduate students are eligible for State and/or Federal loans and aid.
Once the online application is submitted, the system will prompt you to upload any required documents.
Our Financial Aid Office (974-443-8701) can assist with this.
Tuition and Aid
For information about tuition and fees, see the FDU website here.
Travel to and from the residencies is not included in tuition or fees.
Assistantships and AwardsThe Director’s Award, Baumeister, and Ronald J. Doerfler Memorial Scholarship are all awards that are given by the Faculty Admissions Committee in recognition of students whose work shows significant promise.
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