New Student Info
Welcome to Antioch University's MFA in Creative Writing Program!
New students will have access to the MFA New Student Orientation Sakai site when they are accepted to the program. MFA programs will send you information about how to access that site. If you have any questions please email MFA Program Coordinators Daisy Salas dsalas@antioch.edu, Natalie Truhan ntruhan@antioch.edu, and Colleen Bradley cbradley6@antioch.edu.
Important Dates
Once you have been accepted into Antioch's MFA in Creative Writing Program we highly recommend you review the academic calendar on the Antioch University website for important dates, including registration, residency, and project period dates. Click on the button below to view the academic calendar.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Student registration for the Summer/Fall 2024 semester
Registration will open on April 15, 2024. You will receive an email on how to register shortly before registration opens. Students must register by June 12, 2024 to avoid late registration fees.Monday, April 15, 2024
Workshop Submission Due
Students send their creative packet in their genre to mfacreativewritng@antioch.edu. New students can submit by May 31, 2024, or request an extension by emailing Daisy Salas at dsalas@antioch.edu.The workshop formatting guidelines are available here.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Complete New Student Orientation on Sakai
Students will review all components of the New Student Orientation on Sakai and will submit the Orientation Acknowledgement form before the first day of the residency.Thursday, June 13, 2024
Late registration for the Summer/Fall 2024 semester
Student who register after this date will incur a late fee. June 13-22, 2024
June Residency Period
We will welcome new MFA students at the New Student Orientation on Thursday, June 13, 2024. June 24, 2024 -
November 17, 2024
Summer/Fall 2024 Project Period
This is the period in which students work closely with their assigned mentor. Mentors are assigned and announced during the residency.July 1, 2024
Tuition Due / 1st Payment Date
Tuition is due in full, or first payment (for those that have set up a payment plan) is due July 1, 2024.Tuition & Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid Documents
Please note that if you're applying for Financial Aid, you can contact Antioch Financial Aid by email finaid.aula@antioch.edu. For more information about financial aid, please visit the Antioch University website: https://www.antioch.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/.
Scholarships
Scholarship funding and financial support for our students are important to Antioch MFA Program’s social justice mission. We provide numerous scholarships for both entering and continuing students. Funds are provided partially by the university and partially through our annual Fall fundraising campaign where MFA alumni have generously donated to support the next generation of writers. One hundred percent of the money raised from the annual campaign is placed within the Eloise Klein Healy Scholarship Fund and all of the money is distributed directly to students.
For entering students, the MFA Program has several scholarships available based on factors such as merit and need. Once students are accepted into our program, they receive additional information about how to apply for these scholarships. We offer numerous merit and/or need-based scholarships. All entering students have access to an application form if they are interested in applying for these scholarships.
For continuing students, the MFA Program generally offers one scholarship opportunity per year. This may vary, however, depending on the year. Typically, this scholarship call for current students occurs in January of each year. This opportunity is usually based on student need and amounts offered will vary, and will depend on the number of students who apply and the amount of funding available. All continuing students have access to an application form if they are interested in applying for these scholarships.
If you have questions about scholarships, feel free to contact the program.
For more information about scholarships, click on the links below.
AU students can apply for a variety of grants and scholarships to help fund their education.
Opportunities vary based on individual needs, location, and program of study.
Students Not Receiving Federal Financial Aid
Contact Antioch Student Accounts: studentaccounts.aula@antioch.edu
The Cost of Attendance Component estimates average costs for an academic year of 12 months. Please note that these figures are subject to change.
The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for the accurate calculation of your tuition and fees, prompt crediting of payments, and financial aid to your student account, and for issuing timely financial aid and other refunds. Student Accounts is available when you need special statements and billing services, and when you want access to additional services.