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HOW TO APPLY
RAINIER WRITING WORKSHOP
Low-Residency MFA Program at PLU
www.plu.edu/~mfa
253-535-7221
Thanks for your interest in the
Rainier Writing Workshop, low-residency MFA.
Applicants
for admission to the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing will:
1) hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification. (Participants who already have an MA in writing or
literature may be allowed to complete the program in two years and three residencies). Transcript(s) of previous academic work
do not need to be sent with your application. They will be requested of you upon notification of pending acceptance, which is
contingent on proof of highest degree earned;
[NOTE: Applicants for this program do NOT need to submit any standardized test scores such as the GRE; however, be sure
to include a summary of any graduate work completed, as well undergraduate work];
2) fill out the Graduate Application form for Pacific Lutheran University;
Note on Application Form
PLU is committed to inspiring and promoting sustainability. We encourage you to apply online or download a
printable copy of the Graduate Admission application and recommendation forms from the following link:
http://www.plu.edu/~graduate/doc/2010-graduate.pdf
From this link you will also see the required application materials that need to be submitted to the Office of
Admissions in hard copy form. If you have questions about the admission process, please feel free to email:
Tracy Preston
prestotp@plu.edu
If you prefer to receive a hard copy application, she will print one off or send as an attachment. All other
application materials (i.e. writing portfolio, personal statement, etc.) should be mailed hard copy to:
MFA Program
c/o Tracy Preston
Grad. Admissions
Admin. 109
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
(Indicate “MFA”)
Or phone: 253-535-7174
typeface, name at top of each page. You may send photocopies of published work. In manuscript form, poetry may be single-spaced,
prose should be double-spaced—both computer printed or typed, pages numbered; your name at top right of each page and please,
no staples;
4) send a one- to two-page review or critique of a literary work you have recently read (or an article or written response that
demonstrates your critical thinking) = @500 words;
5) send a two-page statement of your background in writing, your goals and reasons for wanting to enroll in the program;
6) send two letters of recommendation attesting to your ability to complete such a course of study, your ability to work independently,
and/or your character and achievement (forms and instructions are included with the Graduate Application).
NOTE: if one of our faculty members has agreed to vouch for you, simply indicate that and we will contact them for a statement;
7) send a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 made out to “PLU.”
Prospective
participants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Applicants will be considered on a year-round basis, with the following cycle:
Early Action--November 30 (Decision by January 30)
Regular Admission--February 15* (Decision by April 15)
*NOTE: Please notify us in advance if you intend to apply after Feb. 1.
There will be ongoing consideration of applicants for any remaining places. When all places have been filled, subsequent applicants
will be considered for admission to the next year's class. Selected applicants may be offered admission to the earlier year Residency
as non-matriculated workshop participants.
Non-Matriculated Participant Option—no application form needed*
*Contact Director before applying to determine availability. Places are limited.
Applicants for Non-Matric. Summer Residency (workshops, courses, readings) will:
1. Submit one or two paragraphs about your experience and goals as a writer, stating why you would like to participate on a
residency-only basis. Indicate preparation, including any formal or informal course experience, i.e. college, community center,
other summer workshops, etc.
2. Indicate genre of choice.
3. Submit writing sample of 5 pages of poetry or 10 pages of prose.
4. List published works, if any.
Be sure to include your name, address, e-mail, and phone number.
Note: No on-line application form required. Individual non-matric. participation contract will be completed after acceptance.
1) hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification. (Participants who already have an MA in writing or
literature may be allowed to complete the program in two years and three residencies). Transcript(s) of previous academic work
do not need to be sent with your application. They will be requested of you upon notification of pending acceptance, which is
contingent on proof of highest degree earned;
[NOTE: Applicants for this program do NOT need to submit any standardized test scores such as the GRE; however, be sure
to include a summary of any graduate work completed, as well undergraduate work];
2) fill out the Graduate Application form for Pacific Lutheran University;
Note on Application Form
PLU is committed to inspiring and promoting sustainability. We encourage you to apply online or download a
printable copy of the Graduate Admission application and recommendation forms from the following link:
http://www.plu.edu/~graduate/doc/2010-graduate.pdf
From this link you will also see the required application materials that need to be submitted to the Office of
Admissions in hard copy form. If you have questions about the admission process, please feel free to email:
Tracy Preston
prestotp@plu.edu
If you prefer to receive a hard copy application, she will print one off or send as an attachment. All other
application materials (i.e. writing portfolio, personal statement, etc.) should be mailed hard copy to:
MFA Program
c/o Tracy Preston
Grad. Admissions
Admin. 109
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
(Indicate “MFA”)
Or phone: 253-535-7174
Hard
copy submissions
3) send
a portfolio representing
your best work (15 pages of poetry, 30-40 pages of prose, or a genre
mix not to exceed 30pp.). 10 or 12 pt. typeface, name at top of each page. You may send photocopies of published work. In manuscript form, poetry may be single-spaced,
prose should be double-spaced—both computer printed or typed, pages numbered; your name at top right of each page and please,
no staples;
4) send a one- to two-page review or critique of a literary work you have recently read (or an article or written response that
demonstrates your critical thinking) = @500 words;
5) send a two-page statement of your background in writing, your goals and reasons for wanting to enroll in the program;
6) send two letters of recommendation attesting to your ability to complete such a course of study, your ability to work independently,
and/or your character and achievement (forms and instructions are included with the Graduate Application).
NOTE: if one of our faculty members has agreed to vouch for you, simply indicate that and we will contact them for a statement;
7) send a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 made out to “PLU.”
Deadlines
Applicants will be considered on a year-round basis, with the following cycle:
Early Action--November 30 (Decision by January 30)
Regular Admission--February 15* (Decision by April 15)
*NOTE: Please notify us in advance if you intend to apply after Feb. 1.
There will be ongoing consideration of applicants for any remaining places. When all places have been filled, subsequent applicants
will be considered for admission to the next year's class. Selected applicants may be offered admission to the earlier year Residency
as non-matriculated workshop participants.
If
you have any questions, please e-mail us at mfa@plu.edu.
Include your phone number and convenient times we might contact you.
________________________________________________________________________Include your phone number and convenient times we might contact you.
Non-Matriculated Participant Option—no application form needed*
*Contact Director before applying to determine availability. Places are limited.
Applicants for Non-Matric. Summer Residency (workshops, courses, readings) will:
1. Submit one or two paragraphs about your experience and goals as a writer, stating why you would like to participate on a
residency-only basis. Indicate preparation, including any formal or informal course experience, i.e. college, community center,
other summer workshops, etc.
2. Indicate genre of choice.
3. Submit writing sample of 5 pages of poetry or 10 pages of prose.
4. List published works, if any.
Be sure to include your name, address, e-mail, and phone number.
Note: No on-line application form required. Individual non-matric. participation contract will be completed after acceptance.
If
you have any questions, please e-mail us at mfa@plu.edu.
Include your phone number and convenient times we might contact you.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Include your phone number and convenient times we might contact you.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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residency~ mfa
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Creative Writing