How to Apply
To apply online, you will need to create a Login ID of up to nine alpha-numeric characters and a six-digit PIN number. Please remember your ID and PIN; this will allow you to begin the application form, and save it and finish at a later time.
We suggest you that you put your writing sample and responses to the essay questions in Word format and email them to the Graduate Admission Office.
You may also cut and paste the text into the application form if necessary. (Please review the questions below before starting your application process.)
Application Deadlines:
click on the links below
to apply online |
Fall |
Spring |
MFA in Writing
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March 1 |
September 1 |
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Low Residency
MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults
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March 15
Please select
"summer" term for the July Residency
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September 1
Please select
"winter" term for the January Residency
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Post-Graduate
Semester & Residency
(more information)
Hamline MFA alumni are exempt from Essay #1 and the letters of recommendation. |
April 1
Please select
"summer" term
for the July
Residency |
October 1
Please select
"winter" term for the January
Residency |
Essay questions
1. Write an artistic statement that focuses on your background, experience, and goals as a writer in a three-to-four page, double-spaced essay. Please include in your essay the following: (a) college or post-college coursework, published works, and/or awards or honors received in writing; (b) your own strengths and weaknesses as a writer; (c) personal and/or professional goals you hope to attain through this program; (d) additional work or experience that seems relevant to this application. (Note: Please focus on your adult experience with writing, beginning with college.)
2. Choose a single book or writer you have a significant interest in as a writer and discuss that influence in detail in a two-to-three page, double-spaced essay. You should include reference to key stylistic or content elements which you believe to be of special importance. (Note: We are most interested in your critical thinking and writing ability here.)
Writing Sample
MFA in Writing: Attach a 20-page creative writing sample. Prose should be double-spaced. Choose whatever you regard as your best work.
Low Residency MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults: Attach a writing sample in at least one of the following areas: 2-3 picture book stories, 20 pages middle grade prose (double-spaced,) 20 pages young adult prose (double-spaced.)
You may also choose to send your essays and writing sample directly to the address below. If you do so, please note that in the appropriate section of the online application.
Office of Graduate Admission
Hamline University MS-A1710
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
What must be submitted separately:
- Official transcripts from your regionally-accredited, undergraduate degree-granting institution. Transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Graduate Admission (address below).
- Two letters of recommendation. Request these letters from two people familiar with your academic and/or professional qualifications. Letters of recommendation should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admission, address below.
- Any supplemental materials you wish the admission committee to consider. Supplemental materials should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admission (address below).
Send all application materials to:
Office of Graduate Admission
Hamline University, MS-A1710
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-4284
Questions may be addressed to:
Phone: 651-523-2900
Toll free: 800-753-9753
Fax: 651-523-2458
Email: gradprog@hamline.edu
