Interested in applying to the MFA program in Creative Writing at UNC Wilmington? Learn more about the process and application materials required.
See details about our admissions process. Additional information regarding the application process—and the MFA Program—is posted in our Frequently Asked Questions, which we update regularly. Please review them carefully before applying.
The Fall 2024 application system is open. Applications for Fall 2024 are due January 15, 2024.
Your application to the MFA program in Creative Writing at UNC-Wilmington will be submitted online to UNCW's Graduate School. Along with your online application, you are required to upload
In addition to the application materials submitted online, you will need to mail to the Graduate School your transcripts.
IMPORTANT: You will submit your application & fee BEFORE you upload your supplemental materials, listed below. Steps to completing your online application can be found in the Let's Get Started> tab of your application (and different from the list of required application materials, below).
Once you submit your application, you may access the Self Service Portal to upload your documents and view your recommendations.
Here is a complete list of the required application materials:
All application materials (including the application fee) must be posted to the online application system no later than midnight (EST) on January 15. Late applications cannot be accepted as the system closes at 12:01 AM January 8. You may begin to apply as soon as the system allows applications for the following year (around September 1). We do not admit new students mid-year (i.e., in spring semester).
Details on the steps to completing your online application can be found in the Let's Get Started> tab of your application. You will upload your supplemental materials AFTER you submit your application.
Once you submit your application, you may access the Self Service Portal to upload your documents and view your recommendations.
For more details, see our FAQs. If you have questions about the application process after reviewing the FAQs for prospective students, please contact Lisa Bertini, MFA Program Assistant, at bertinil@uncw.edu or 910.962.3070. (UNCW will be closed during winter break, generally Dec 23-Jan 1.)
You can check the status of your application, request confirmation of receipt of application materials, online as well as address missing items in your application.
If you are having trouble with any part of the online application, please refer to the technical support options available through the application system. If you still need help resolving your issue you may contact the graduate school.
Be sure to review the Getting Started section of the Graduate School website for a step-by-step guide to applying for admission. Many of your questions will be answered there.