Admissions | Online MFA in Creative Writing

Admission Requirements

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Academic Requirements:	60 graded credit hours in English/Writing at the 500-level or above. At least 8 credit hours in WR 552 must be in genres other than your principal genre. WR 550 Residency: Generative Workshop is graded by Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory system. Post-Residency WR 552 Individualized Studies: Projects in Writing is devoted to polishing work begun during the Summer Residency. A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required in all courses counting toward the degree. MFA Practicum should be planned before the second summer residency and implemented during the residency. Students wishing to pursue a third-year in another genre should expect to repeat their second-year curriculum in that other genre.
Transcripts:	Provide official transcripts from all accredited educational institutions attended
Additional Requirements:	Letters of recommendation Personal essay Creative portfolio

Get in Touch

We are here to answer any questions you may have. Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399 or complete the request for information form and we will be in touch.

International Students

Create an account in the EOU Online system using your name and email address

Apply for admission by filling out the online application

Pay your $90 non-refundable application fee* online

Gather and submit the appropriate documentation

Please note that international students, both graduate and undergraduate, are required to meet the requirements of the EOU English Proficiency Policy.

*Graduate program applications may require additional fees.

Transfer Credit

The online MFA program accepts a maximum of 15 transfer credit hours. To learn more, contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399.

Enrollment Level by Student’s Credit Hours

Student Level	Full time	Half time	Less than half time
Undergraduate	12 or more	6-8	1-5
Post-baccalaureate	12 or more	6-8	1-5
Graduate	9 or more	5-6	1-4

Full time enrollment is defined as 12 credit hours per term for undergraduates, and 9 or more credit hours per term for graduate students.

Students who plan to attend half time should contact the financial aid office before the beginning of their term to have their aid revised.

When to Apply

Our MFA program begins each Summer. Applications for 2025-2026 MFA program are now open with an application deadline of April 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space remains available.

The Master of Fine Arts degree requires two types of admission: (a) Admission to Eastern Oregon University with “Graduate Student” status; and (b) Admission to the MFA program. Both applications should be submitted at the same time.

Summer 2025-2025 application period is now open! We will review applications on a rolling basis and as space allows until April 30, 2025.

Applying to Eastern Oregon University is simple — you will create an EOU Online account and submit your application online. Then, watch for email updates about your application status and keep in touch with support teams that are ready to answer your questions. The Office of Admissions is happy to help. Call 855-805-5399 or email us.