Take your writing to the next level through a curriculum designed to nurture your creative vision. Make connections to San Francisco’s vibrant literary community. MFA in Writing students work closely with peers, award-winning authors, and published faculty in small workshops and seminars.

  • A Diverse Community of Writers — Small classes with dedicated writers from all backgrounds.
  • Individual Instruction — Two semesters of one-on-one instruction toward a long-form thesis project.
  • Experiment with Genre — Take cross-genre classes while pursuing traditional concentrations in nonfiction, poetry, or fiction.
  • San Francisco Advantage — Our campus is in the heart of San Francisco, home to many vibrant literary organizations, including Zoetrope, McSweeney’s, Fogcutter, Zyzzyva, Litquake, and the MFA program’s literary magazine, Invisible City.
  • An MFA to Fit Your Schedule — Classes are held in the evenings to accommodate the schedules of working writers.
  • Teaching Assistantships — Each semester, a number of teaching assistantships are available in undergraduate English literature and creative writing courses.