Applicants to the M.F.A. program should print this page and use it as a checklist to be sure that they have submitted required materials to the correct departments by the necessary deadlines.

_____ Review Admission to Graduate School

_____ Complete and submit an online application for Graduate School at the University of Memphis.  (In addition to submitting this completed form online, you must print a copy and mail it to the Writing Program — see below for details)    

_____ Request two copies of your official transcripts (of all academic work).  Have one copy sent to Office of Graduate Admissions, The University of Memphis, 101 Wilder Tower, Memphis, TN, 38152-3370.  Have the second copy sent to Jan Coleman, Creative Writing Program Administrator, University of Memphis Department of English, 471A Patterson Hall, Memphis, TN 38152-6176

_____ Request two copies of your GRE scores.  Have one copy sent to Office of Graduate Admissions, The University of Memphis, 101 Wilder Tower, Memphis, TN, 38152-3370.  Have the second copy sent to Jan Coleman, Creative Writing Program Administrator, University of Memphis Department of English, 471A Patterson Hall, Memphis, TN 38152-6176

_____   In addition to submitting your online application, you must submit the following portfolio directly to the Writing Program via postal mail:
            _____ A printed copy of your completed Graduate School application, which you submitted online (from step above)
            _____ A detailed statement of intent (2-3 pages in length)
            _____ 3 letters of recommendation (these must be in sealed envelopes with recommender’s signature over the seal)
            _____ Writing samples (15-20 pages for poetry, or 30-40 pages for fiction or creative nonfiction prose)
            _____ Send the above materials to:  Jan Coleman, Creative Writing Program Administrator, University of Memphis Department of English, 471A Patterson Hall, Memphis, TN 38152-6176

_____ Submit application for Graduate Assistantship and financial aid (optional)

Please pay special attention to the following important deadlines for Graduate School Applicants:

M.F.A. Portfolio and Application
• January 15 for best consideration for Fall Semester (applications will be considered until positions filled)  
• October 15 for the Spring Semester

Application for Graduate Assistantship and Financial Aid (optional)
• Feb 15th and Oct 15th