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Program checklist · M.F.A.

Creative Writing, M.F.A.

University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY

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Program
Award
M.F.A.
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
23.1302
Total credits (published)
36
Credits (computed from items)
3-8
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
240727
CourseShelf checklist
CK_240727_7aca0334
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Additional Information

0 items

    Requirements

    7 items
    1. CW 5560
      Graduate Writing Workshop
      As published: “Graduate Creative Writing Workshop (typically taken four times for a total of 12 credit hours.)”
      1-4
    2. Elective courses (typically taken for a total of 18 credit hours)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ENGL 5900
      1-3
    4. ENGL 5010
      Rhetoric and Composition
      As published: “Rhetoric and Composition: History, Theory, Practice”
      1-4
    5. Other electives: free to be taken in any UW program or department across campus
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Thesis Hours (5960): 4 credit hours
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Taken in the first semester teaching 1010 Credits /
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Program Specific Application Requirements

    6 items
    1. Transcripts from all previous college programs must be provided. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the schools you attended to the admissions office.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Statement of Purpose of approximately 500 words explaining why you wish to undertake graduate study in creative writing. (Be sure to discuss the kind of creative work or project you intend to pursue within the program.)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Writing Sample representing your area of concentration. For prose, you may submit a maximum of 25 pages, numbered, typed, double-spaced. If you work in more than one area of primary concentration or a hybrid genre, please see our FAQs and contact us if you have further questions.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Curriculum Vitae
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Three letters of recommendation requested through the online application portal. The recommender will receive an automated request to upload a letter for you.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. TOEFL test scores must be provided (for applicants from non-English speaking countries). A minimum score of 540 on the written exam, 207 on the computerized exam, or 76 on the Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) is required for full admission. TOEFL scores are valid for two years. OR Official IELTS scores sent to the Admissions Office. A minimum score of 6.5 is required for full admission.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. University of Wyoming, catalog 2026-2027 — https://uwyo.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=20252. Captured page pages/0437.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.