MFA in Creative Writing

Virginia's Low-Residency Program

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Two years of one-on-one mentorship, five ten-day residencies, and a lifetime of support.

Kaveh Akbar mentors a Randolph College poetry student

A New Kind of MFA Program

The Randolph College MFA in Creative Writing program is a two-year, intensive degree in creative writing: poetry, fiction, or nonfiction.

The low-residency program allows students to complete four semesters of one-on-one mentoring with our award-winning writing faculty remotely from home.

Students attend five 10-day residency sessions at Randolph College, one beginning each semester, as well as a final graduation residency at the end of the fourth semester.

Our award-winning writing faculty attend the residency sessions to mentor students, deliver insightful lectures, lead collaborative workshops, facilitate discussions, and present their writing.

The Degree

The Master of Fine Arts is a terminal degree designed to develop individual artistry in…

Fiction

Non-Fiction

Poetry

 

The Randolph Difference

Low-Residency

1-on-1 mentorship from home and five 10-day residencies on our beautiful campus.

2 Year Program

Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.

Mentorship

Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.

Diverse Faculty

Our faculty are accomplished writers and teachers who represent a broad spectrum of identity and culture.

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Low Residency

Take courses remotely from home and spend five 1-2 week residencies on campus.

2 Year Program

Earn your degree in 4 semesters of coursework, mentorships, and on-campus residencies.

Mentorship

Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor who provides training, feedback, and direction.

Diverse Faculty

Our faculty represent and value the full aesthetic and sociological diversity of contemporary theater.

MFA Faculty

Our diverse faculty of award-winning writers have demonstrated a talent and love for teaching and are committed to mentoring students with a spirit of rigorous compassion.