Our unique MFA in Creative Writing allows you to flourish—in school and life.
At Arcadia, our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing offers a dynamic and flexible curriculum, as well as professional development experiences through various teaching and graduate assistantship opportunities.
Designed with your lifestyle in mind, our 24-month low-residency approach blends seamlessly into your life. Customize your academic schedule to your unique needs with the choice between programs in fiction or poetry while maintaining a full-time commitment to your professional and personal life.
And, as in all of our programs, at Arcadia, you benefit from a distinctively global, experiential, and personal learning experience.
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Glenside, PA 19038
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25 minutes to Center City, Philadelphia, means internships, jobs, bucket list experiences, and a jump-start on your career.
Our picturesque campus on the outskirts of Philadelphia is home to a close-knit community of students from varied backgrounds, creating a warm culture that celebrates your diversity and encourages your individuality.
Dedicated to creating local partnerships and alliances, our relationships and commitment to the community elevate your learning experiences through meaningful application.
I liked the flexibility of a low-residency MFA program, an increased ability to work during the program to make it a more financially feasible decision, and, of course, the Edinburgh residency.
—Andrew Huffman ‘23, MFA in Creative Writing
Arcadia has offered the type of community I would always like to be surrounded by. I’ve flourished thanks to the resources and constant encouragement I’ve received from my peers and professors. When I graduate, I know that I’ll be well-equipped in my career.
Daijah Patton ’22, English major
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Shape your literary career through impactful experiences.
Arcadia’s creative writing graduate degree is carefully designed to shape your literary career through experiences that inspire, motivate, and develop.
Complete Arcadia’s 39-credit MFA Creative Writing program in 24 months, guided by supportive faculty at $855 per credit.
Arcadia is dedicated to cultivating a thriving, supportive online writing community.
Experience the personal attention of small, weekly, asynchronous workshops, the flexibility of our online low-residency structure, and the inspiration of a weeklong residency spent abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Our manuscript requirement and publication plan ensure you walk away with advanced skills, growth, and tangible, shareable accomplishments.
In Arcadia’s MFA program, you will immerse yourself in diverse experiences, empowering you to apply knowledge in diverse literary fields, such as writing, editing, publishing, and teaching.
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Complete Arcadia’s 39-credit MFA Creative Writing program in 24 months, guided by award-winning faculty at $855 per credit.
25 minutes to Center City, Philadelphia, means internships, jobs, bucket list experiences, and a jump-start on your career.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing
Arcadia has offered the type of community I would always like to be surrounded by. I’ve flourished thanks to the resources and constant encouragement I’ve received from my peers and professors. When I graduate, I know that I’ll be well-equipped in my career.
Daijah Patton ’22, English major
Wondering if Arcadia's MFA is right for you?
Collaborate with renowned visiting writers at each residency, gaining invaluable knowledge of the art and business of writing.
Participate in the Marathon Literary Review, a literary journal made up entirely of MFA students showcasing the emerging talent within our community across multiple art disciplines.
Our program offers funding packages ranging up to $4,000 and at least four TA positions per cohort if you apply by the priority deadline.
Shape your literary career through impactful experiences.
Participate in the Marathon Literary Review, a literary journal made up entirely of MFA students showcasing the emerging talent within our community across multiple art disciplines.
Arcadia’s creative writing graduate degree is carefully designed to shape your literary career through experiences that inspire, motivate, and develop.
Collaborate with renowned visiting writers at each residency, gaining invaluable knowledge of the art and business of writing.
Our program offers funding packages ranging up to $4,000 and at least four TA positions per cohort if you apply by the priority deadline.
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