About Master’s Program,
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a graduate-level major that emphasizes the craft of writing and concentrates on the student’s original work. The M.F.A. typically will take three years for the student to complete. Our goal is to help M.F.A. students to produce publishable theses and secure teaching, writing, or editing positions upon graduation.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Bachelor’s degree in English or related field, with a 3.20 average, or its equivalent
A minimum of thirty (30) hours is required for a master’s degree. All coursework must be at the 5000 level or above. Specific coursework requirements are noted in the section for each major.
Undergraduate courses may not be used to satisfy master’s course requirements but may be taken to meet specific prerequisites. Note that undergraduate coursework is not eligible for financial aid when taken as a graduate student. All graduate and undergraduate courses taken as a graduate student count will be included in the computation of the overall GPA, whether or not they count toward the minimum hours for the degree.
Graduate students may not enroll for more than 18 hours in any semester without written permission from the College Dean.
The minimum number of credit hours required for each individual master’s major is noted in the degree requirements section of the Graduate Catalog for that major listing. Majors must have core major requirements that all students must successfully complete.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Financial assistance is available through the Office of Financial Aid. Students requiring such assistance should contact usf.edu/financial-aid/ for information. Students eligible for tuition waivers (through assistantships, or employee benefits, etc.) should contact the department and/or college providing the waiver for information. Also see USF Regulation USF 6-0121 and USF 6-012.
Application Requirement,
Application Deadline,
Jan 01, 2026
Application Fee,
pay the $30 (USD) non refundable application fee by credit card
