Major: Creative Writing

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: danieldaverne.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
  • GRE not required
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One writing sample
  • Statement of Intent

 

 

 

See website for details: danieldaverne.com/english/mfa

International Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
  • GRE not required
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One writing sample
  • Statement of Intent
  • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

See website for details: danieldaverne.com/english/mfa

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Becka McKay, Ph.D.
Department of English
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Culture and Society Building (CU-97), Room 306
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.2974
(E) rmckay3@danieldaverne.com
(W) danieldaverne.com/english/mfa

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: January 15
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: January 15
No Summer acceptance