Program Requirements

All majors must take one 200-level introductory workshop in fiction or poetry.

Students who have completed the 200-level requirement may move into any Intermediate workshop. Creative Writing majors may take only ONE 200-level course as part of the major. Most instructors require writing samples even though you have taken a pre-requisite course.

The only 300-level class that consistently does not have a 200-level pre-requisite is ENGCW/THEA 372RW Playwriting.

Creative Writing course numbers that include the letter "W" will fulfill the Continuing Communication General Education Requirement.

Waivers

The same is required of non-majors who wish to take Creative Writing workshops, though some professors may choose to waive this requirement for junior and senior non-majors. The requirement is never waived for majors.

Advanced Courses

Students who make an A- or better in the Intermediate-level workshops may apply to take Advanced-level workshops. The individual instructor may require a writing sample from all students for admission to the Advanced workshops. Only students who receive a positive assessment of readiness will enter Advanced workshops.

Waitlist

Creative Writing workshops fill quickly so apply as soon as possible. If the class you apply for is full, you may be added to an internal waitlist (not visible in OPUS) and you will be contacted by email if a space opens.