Program Overview
The MFA in Creative Writing at New England College, founded in 2002, is one of the country’s oldest and most highly esteemed low residency programs. We boast a small and selective program that allows us to sustain a close-knit, supportive community. Students are individually mentored by accomplished, award‐winning faculty members who are among the most compelling writers in their genres and who are also known for their excellence in teaching.
Students are offered the opportunity to work on the literary project of their choice during their time in the program, with cross‐genre writing, hybrid forms, and fluidity in genre encouraged.
- Four-semester, 64-credit MFA program
- Low residency model
- MFA residencies in Henniker, NH, twice a year
- Summer 2024: July 11-21
- Winter 2025: January 7-12
Available Genres
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Writing for Stage and Screen
- Dual Genre
Additional Opportunities
- Teaching Assistantships
- One-on-one mentorship
- January & July Residencies on campus