The Program in Creative Writing allows undergraduates to work with practicing writers while pursuing a regular liberal arts course of study. Students develop their writing skills, become familiar with the possibilities of modern poetry and fiction, and gain a special access to the critical understanding of literature through their involvement in the creative process. Small workshop courses in poetry, fiction, and translation are taught by the program staff, members of the Department of English, and visiting lecturers.
Admission is by application to the program office.
Especially talented students may qualify for advanced workshops or individual tutorials. Each student is expected to prepare a manuscript each week. There will be a weekly workshop meeting and occasional individual conferences. Each student is expected to prepare a manuscript at least every other week. There will be a weekly workshop meeting and occasional individual conferences.