Creative Writing

• Prospective students: Check out the Creative Writing page in Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

Courses in creative writing are designed for students who wish to develop their skills and talents in creative writing in a variety of genres (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting) and for those intending to pursue studies in creative writing at the graduate level.

The Major in Creative Writing is comprised of an array of courses in the discipline, as well as required courses in Literatures in English and a handful of Allied Courses. Any major in Literatures in English may include one Creative Writing course in the major plan. Non-English majors may pursue a minor as described under Program Requirements and Opportunities. 

All students interested in specific Creative Writing courses must:

1. Preregister using the Creative Writing B999 placeholder course. 
2. Please complete and submit this questionnaire by the end of the pre-registration period.