Because of our selectivity and size, we are able to offer generous financial aid. Almost all our new students receive tuition scholarships, and many receive fellowships. The program has evolved into a unique community of writers, scholars, and critics. While the program is designed by writers for writers, it is an integral part of the English Department, closely associated with other graduate programs within the university. A writer's education will obviously differ from a conventional academic program.
Workshops are central to our curriculum.
However, we believe that a writing program must balance time to do one's own work with participation in the ongoing intellectual life of the university. To that end we will recommend courses originating in the English Department as well as course from other departments. Our primary concern is not to make critics, or for that matter, creative writing teachers, out of writers, but to challenge students' perspectives. The course descriptions enclosed will give you an idea of some opportunities available to students. Individual programs will be set in consultation with advisors.