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Augustana College BA in Creative Writing

Creative Writing is a concentration offered under the writing studies major at Augustana College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in creative writing, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.

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BA in Creative Writing & English

Develop your creativity and gain practical skills with a creative writing degree program –featuring 100% online classes – through a bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Creative Writing from Augustana Cost?

Augustana undergraduate tuition and fees.

In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Augustana was $1,882 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

Learn more about Augustana tuition and fees.

Does Augustana Offer an Online BA in Creative Writing?

Online degrees for the Augustana creative writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Augustana Online Learning page.

Augustana Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Creative Writing

Male-to-female ratio.

Women made up around 80.0% of the creative writing students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 72.8%.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Around 10.0% of creative writing bachelor’s degree recipients at Augustana in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 26%.

Majors Related to a BA in Creative Writing From Augustana

You may also be interested in one of these majors related to creative writing.

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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English and Creative Writing

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• Credo Reference This link opens in a new window Provides access to a large number of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and other reference books covering art, biographies, history, literature, music, religion, and science and technology.
• Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new window Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
• Oxford Classical Dictionary Online This link opens in a new window Written by distinguished scholars from around the world, the Oxford Classical Dictionary covers all aspects of the classical world from literature and history to religion, science, and archaeology.
• Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world.
• The Cambridge History of English and American Literature "Considered the most important work of literary history and criticism ever published, the Cambridge History contains over 303 chapters and 11,000 pages, with essay topics ranging from poetry, fiction, drama and essays to history, theology and political writing. The set encompasses a wide selection of writing on orators, humorists, poets, newspaper columnists, religious leaders, economists, Native Americans, song writers, and even non-English writing, such as Yiddish and Creole."
• Encyclopedia of Science Fiction This is the Third Edition of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction with more than 18,000 entries.

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Writing Center

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• Classroom presentations supporting  W-Component Courses
• Tutor services to any enrolled Augustana student
• Writing-related workshops for faculty and students
• Cappuccinos, tea and espresso provided

The Writing Center is available to all students at Augustana. Our internationally-certified peer tutors/consultants can do the following:

• Help with any writing assignments (not just English).
• Discuss writing assignments to help you understand what is required.
• Assist you to think through and develop your ideas.
• Help you organize your information and plan your paper.
• Suggest strategies to help you edit and proofread effectively.

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Writing Center Tutors are available in the Writing Center, Mikkelsen Library Classroom (not during J-Term) and online.  The center takes walk-ins, but prefers that students book an appointment. Students  need to set up an account if they haven't booked with the center before.

Call to set up a weekly appointment or stop in during walk-in hours for help with any writing assignment.

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Gabrielle Amrouni

Biochemistry (pre-med) and mathematics major

Comfortable with all creative writing papers, research papers, and lab reports. Comfortable with APA and MLA styles. I love brainstorming and helping with language choice. I always have chocolate with me.

• Mondays 7-9 p.m. (Library Classroom) | Wednesdays 8-10 p.m.

Beatrice Anyim

Economics and government & international affairs double major

I enjoy working on humanities papers but I’m able to help you in other writing assignments as well.  I specifically love the planning aspect of the writing process, so if you’re stumped on a paper and don’t know where to start I’m here to help! I’m most comfortable with the MLA style.

• Tuesdays 8-9 p.m. | Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.

Norianne Batoon

English major with a media studies minor

I'm most comfortable with humanities essays and creative writing in the MLA style, but I'm willing to help with any type of assignment you'll throw at me. See you at the Writing Center!

• Sundays 6-8 p.m. | Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m.

Hanna Beshai

English, religion, and secondary education triple major

I love helping students at any stage of the writing process, even if that means brainstorming! I am most comfortable with CMS and MLA citations, but I was a science major once, so I do have some background in lab reports and APA.  My favorite part about the Writing Center is all of the cool things I get to learn while working with students, so swing by! We have so much to learn from each other. :)

• Sundays 6-8 p.m. | Thursdays 6-8 p.m.

Grace Bradley

Journalism and environmental studies double major with an English minor

I love working on FYS and ENGL 200 papers, as well as journalism articles. I am most comfortable with MLA style, but can help with any citation style. I love working on papers at any stage of the writing process, so if you are still brainstorming or just don’t know where you need to put a comma, I’m here to help.

• Mondays 8-10 p.m. | Thursdays 8-10 p.m.

Claire Egland

Psychology and English double major

I love helping writers at any stage of the process! I know the most about MLA and APA formatting, but I can help with anything. I am also taking a biology class, so I can help out in that area as well. I am especially good at literary essays and research papers relating to psychology. Come on by – I love to help!

• Sundays 8-10 p.m. | Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. (Library Classroom)

Patrick Ektnitphong

Pre-law, philosophy major with minors in classical studies and government & international affairs

While I can help with any paper in any style, I am most comfortable working with social science and humanities papers that are in Chicago-style. Let’s wordsmith and bounce ideas!

• Thursdays 6-8 p.m. | Sundays 7-9 p.m. (Library Classroom)

Jack R. Erickson

Biology and journalism double major

I particularly enjoy working with lab reports in any of your science W-component courses, but I also enjoy working with your papers for journalism and English classes. I am comfortable writing in APA and MLA styles. I enjoy organizing, proofreading, grammar checking, and wordsmithing your papers, but I would love to help you brainstorm or outline your writing too if that’s what you need.

• Sundays 8-10 p.m. | Thursdays 8-10 p.m.

Nursing, biology, and medical humanities & society

I enjoy working on literature reviews and healthcare specific papers, but I will gladly help with any assignment. I also love working with students early in the writing process. I am most comfortable with APA style, but I have experience working with AMA and MLA styles as well. 

• Mondays 6-8 p.m. 

Kelly Kleekamp

Recent biology graduate, current Master of Business Administration (MBA) student

I have a good overview of the writing styles used in the broad range of graduate programs the university offers. As the only graduate tutor, I work with students in the DPT, MSAT,  MSN, Genetic Counseling, M.Ed., MBA, and MSAL programs, workshop literature reviews, lab reports, business plans, and more. I am most familiar with the following citation styles: APA, AMA, J. Cell, and MLA.

• ONLINE ONLY: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 5-6 p.m. | Fridays 7-9 p.m.
• IN-PERSON or ONLINE: Sundays 7-9 p.m. | Mondays 6-9 p.m.

Samantha Knudson

Biology major with minors in sociology and medical humanities

I love looking at papers during all stages of the writing process! I'm comfortable looking at papers from all fields and topics but am most familiar with biology and chemistry reports, CIVITAS, sociology/psychology, and FYS essays. I prefer working with MLA, APA, and J.Cell citation styles. 

• Wednesdays 8-10 p.m | Thursdays 8-10 p.m.

English and Spanish majors with minors in computer science and gender, sexuality, & women’s studies

I love working with all areas of the writing process, but particularly enjoy forming and refining arguments. I’m always willing to brainstorm! I’m most comfortable with analysis and argumentative essays in the MLA style, but I’m also open to working with lab reports and essays in other styles.

• Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m | Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m.

Sammie Kross

Environmental studies and anthropology double major with a media studies minor

I am comfortable with essays at any stage of the writing process, but I especially enjoy brainstorming and organizing ideas. I have experience with FYS, Civitas, and religion essays, but I am open to working with papers concerning any field or topic. I am best equipped to help with MLA and Chicago writing styles. I look forward to meeting you and writing with you!

• Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. | Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m.

Angelica Morales

Sociology major with a gender, sexuality, & women’s studies minor

I am happy to help at any stage of the writing process, but I particularly enjoy helping others to polish writing; with word choice to enhance writing, and forming and articulating thoughts at any stage! I enjoy helping with papers that pertain to sociology (any field), religion, and English, but I will still help with any paper brought to the appointment. I am most comfortable with MLA style, and can help to use other citation styles as needed.

• Tuesdays 8-10 p.m. | Thursdays 7-9 p.m. (Library Classroom)

Julia Radtke

Biology, environmental studies, and chemistry triple major

Most experienced helping with Civitas, FYS, and ENGL 200 papers and am always willing to look over bio/chem lab reports. Comfortable with MLA, but I can always help with APA and Chicago writing styles.

• Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. | Thursdays 7-9 p.m.

Ariel Schillerberg

Psychology and sociology double major with an emphasis in clinical/counseling

I love working on humanities or social science papers, but I can assist with any assignment! I am most comfortable with APA citation style and can provide some insight on MLA style as well. I enjoy providing assistance at any stage of the writing process.

Emily Sprecher

Elementary education and special education double major

I’m comfortable working with papers at any stage in the writing process, but I especially enjoy helping to shape arguments, enhance vocabulary, and polish writing. I’m most qualified to help with papers in MLA and APA styles.

• Tuesdays 8-10 p.m. | Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. (Library Classroom)

Abbey Stegenga

English and journalism double major with a Spanish minor

I love helping with English essays and journalism stories, but I’m also comfortable with just about any writing assignment. I enjoy providing direction in the writing process, and I’m best with MLA.

• Mondays 6-7 p.m. | Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m.

Finance and computer information systems double major with a minor in business administration

I am also a Civitas student so I have had my fair share of Civitas papers and love helping students with theirs as well. I enjoy looking at papers across all humanities and social sciences disciplines, as well as helping students with business plans, resumes, and professional development writing (cover letters, essays, etc). I am most comfortable with Chicago and MLA citation styles. Looking forward to working with you!

• Sundays 7-8 p.m. | Mondays 7-9 p.m.

Lauren Teller

English, government & international affairs, and Spanish triple major

I love working on ENGL 200 papers, FYS, and Civitas, but am able to help with any citation style and assignment type. I love assisting with the brainstorming phase of the writing process!

• Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.

Veda Tonneson

English and journalism double major

Comfortable working with essays, creative papers, and research papers in MLA style, but I will do my best to help with any paper! I love all stages of writing, from brainstorming topics to nitpicking word choices in final drafts!

• Mondays 8-10 p.m. | Wednesdays 7-9 p.m.

If students use AI (including but not limited to ChatGPT, Bard, Quillbot or translators) at any point in the writing process for a W-component class, they must include a reflection at the beginning or end of the paper describing in detail how they used AI. Writing done for credit in a W-component may not include any verbatim language from any source, including AI or a translator, without proper attribution via quotation marks and an in-text citation.

Fall 2023 Writing Center Hours (In-Person & Online)

The center takes walk-ins but prefers that students book an appointment . 

See live schedule on  augie.mywconline.com  for fall term hours.

Nancy Dickinson Writing Center | Humanities 220 |  [email protected]  | 605.274.5441

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2024 Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award winners announced

Caitlin Campbell 's poem "places with blue" won the 25th annual Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award at Augustana. Campbell is a senior from Romeoville, Ill., a double major in creative writing and multimedia journalism and mass communication.

Of the winning poem, the judges noted: "The title and images do evocative work that create the experience of human wreckage, making the consequences of war, even one distanced from us by mythic reimagining, as an argument for unity and peace. 'places with blue' shows us how a little can do a lot."

Lainey Terfruchte 's poem "Blowing Apart In the Wind" was awarded second place in the contest. Terfruchte is a senior from Bloomington, Ill., majoring in creative writing and English.

Of Terfruchte's piece, the judges commented: "This poem weaves historical material such as Bob Dylan's famous anthem and Gen. Curtis LeMay's controversial statements into the speaker's present-day ruminations on war and peace. It eschews overly-poetic language and resists easy answers in exploring the limits of armchair activism."

John Flannery 's poem "movie night" won third place in the contest. Flannery is a senior from Washington, Iowa, majoring in music performance (piano) and music composition.

Of Flannery's poem, the judges said: "Unique metaphors and sharp, surprising images cohere and amplify beyond the poem's domestic setting to show — not merely tell about — the sensation of unity through physical touch."

The judges were  Farah Marklevits , associate professor of English and assistant director of the Reading/Writing Center, and  Lucas Street , assistant professor of English and director of the Reading/Writing Center.

The award is sponsored by Dr. Jeanneth Vázquez, professor of Spanish. Winners receive a small monetary award and a certificate of recognition. The award is named in honor of two educators, the late Honorato Vazquez and the late Angelica Valarezo, writers who worked in the field of education in Ecuador for 35 years. 

In addition to recognizing excellence, the award is designed to encourage student poets to submit their work for consideration.

Jeanneth Vasquez

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Celebration of Learning 2024

Schedule overview.

The annual Celebration of Learning showcases work by students, faculty and staff at Augustana.

This year's celebration on May 8, 2024, includes poster presentations, interactive sessions, panel presentations and special events.

Here is a schedule of posters and oral presentations by area of study or program.

Poster presentations, session I

9-10 a.m. Gerber Center, Gävle rooms Poster session I descriptions

• Asian Studies
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• German Studies
• Public Health
• Swenson Center

Poster presentations, session II

1-2:15 p.m. Gerber Center, Gävle rooms Poster session II descriptions

• Biochemistry
• Environmental Studies
• Environmental Studies, Geology
• Environmental Studies, UMC
• Neuroscience

Oral presentations, session I

10-11:15 a.m. Session I descriptions

• Hanson 102: Special event, "A People of Vision"
• Olin Auditorium: Featured presentation, "Tales from the HEAR-T lab"
• Old Main 117: Communication Studies; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
• Hanson Annex 127: Physics, Mathematics
• Old Main 28: Texas Medical Center
• Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann and Thomas Tredway Library: Art History, Graphic Design, Studio Art (Senior Art Show)
• Old Main 132: Scandinavian Studies, Kinesiology, Philosophy
• Larson Hall, Bergendoff: Music

Oral presentations, session II

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Session II descriptions

• Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann: Special event, "Lifeboat Challenge"
• Olin Auditorium: Featured presentation, "Empowering Communities: Students unite with Rock Island to develop a plan to replace lead drinking water pipes equitably"
• Old Main 117: Honors Capstone (Public Health, Kinesiology, English/Creative Writing/Psychology, Philosophy)
• Hanson Annex 127: Political Science
• Hanson 102: French
• Old Main 132: Sociology and Anthropology
• You Belong Here lounge, Gerber Center: First Year Honors Program

Oral presentations, session III

1-2:15 p.m. Session III descriptions

• Hanson Annex 127: Art History, History
• Old Main, third floor: Communication Studies

Oral presentations, session IV

2:30-3:45 p.m. Session IV descriptions

• Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann: Featured presentation, "Kitchen Metamorphosis"
• Old Main 117: Holden Village J-Term program
• Hanson 102: Native American Studies and Community Outreach
• Old Main 28: Japan J-Term program
• Old Main 132: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
• Black Box, Brunner Theatre Center: Creative Writing

Special events

• 9-11 a.m., Carlsson Evald Hall: "Neurdfest," presented by Genevieve Berryman, Katey Clark, Breonna Culver, Bitanya Darge, Katie Frese, Emily Kastanes, Anna Killilea, Megan Markiewicz, Monica Perez, Zion Thomas, Sierra White, Dr. Shara Stough, Dr. Ian Harrington and Dr. Rupa Gordon. Note: This event is not open to the public.
• 10-11:15 a.m., Hanson 102: "A People of Vision," presented by Dr. Sandra Boham, President, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Mont.
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Viking Plaza (rain location: Brew by the Slough): "Keeping Cool with Campus Kitchen"
• 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann: "Lifeboat Challenge," presented by ALIVE, Laurel Williams and Michelle Crouch
• 1:30-2 p.m., Gävle 3, Gerber Center, Celebration of Learning departmental and campus-wide awards reception
• 2-4:30 p.m., Old Main first floor, rotunda area: "Reproductive Resources and Rights in the QC"

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• LinkedIn Learning
• Personal Statement
• Post Grad Service
• Resumes & Cover Letters
• Undergraduate Research
• Career Readiness Champion Network
• Viking Connections
• Augustana Life Design Studio
• Augie Choice
• Center for the Advancement of Community Health & Wellness
• EDGE Center
• International & Off-Campus Programs
• Student Employment
• Student Research & Creative Scholarship
• Upper Mississippi Center
• Viking Score

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The role of business analyst constantly evolves as businesses mature, and never more so as generative AI becomes more prominent. Understanding how to integrate generative AI into your toolkit is not just a choice, it’s now a strategic necessity. In this course, learn about the generative AI to business analysts and how it can enhance your work—and navigate your own change curve to adoption. Instructor Vincent Mirabelli also explains the benefits of AI, limitations, and ethical considerations specific to business analysts, along with the available tools and how they can best be used.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing The Write Stuff for Writers

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Grow Your Writing Passion into a Career with Liberty’s Online MFA in Creative Writing

Many people write creatively, but few hone their skills to develop their writing craft to its highest form. Even fewer learn the other skills it takes to become a successful writer, such as the steps needed to get a book published and into the hands of readers. Liberty’s 100% online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing can help you develop your writing passion into a career so you can set your works free to impact culture and the world.

Employers in every industry need professionals who have strong writing skills, so you can be confident that your ability to write effectively can also help set you apart in your current career. With in-demand writing expertise and the ability to customize your degree with electives in literature or writing practice, Liberty’s online MFA in Creative Writing can help you achieve your professional writing goals.

Our online MFA in Creative Writing is designed to help you build on your writing skills with specific workshops dedicated to the craft of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or screenwriting. With a work-in-progress approach to writing practice and mentorship from our faculty of experienced writers and scholars, you can learn the specific skills you need to make your writing stand out.

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Why Choose Liberty’s MFA in Creative Writing?

Our online MFA in Creative Writing is mainly offered in an 8-week course format, and our tuition rate for graduate programs hasn’t increased in 9 years. Through our program, you can study the writing process and develop your creative skills through workshops with experienced writing professionals. With our flexible format, you can grow in your creative writing while continuing to do what is important to you.

As a terminal degree, the online MFA in Creative Writing can also help you pursue opportunities to teach writing at the K-12 or college level. You will gain comprehensive and in-depth exposure to writing, literature, publishing, and many other professional writing skills that you can pass on to students. Partner with the Liberty family and learn under faculty who have spent years in the field you love. Your career in professional writing starts here.

What Will You Study in Our MFA in Creative Writing?

The MFA in Creative Writing program is designed to help you become an excellent creative writer across the genres of creative fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, and poetry. You can learn how to produce aesthetically and culturally engaged creative works while gaining professional knowledge and practice. You will also study foundational contemporary literature so that you have a background in studying important works to draw on for your writing.

To help you in your professional writing, you will also study many essential skills in editing, layout, and the business of publishing so that you can best position yourself for success in the market. Through your creative writing courses and workshops, you can develop your craft so that you will be ready for your thesis project.

Here are a few examples of the skills Liberty’s MFA in Creative Writing can help you master:

• Marketing your projects and pursuing new writing opportunities
• Organizing writing and adapting it to different types of writing
• Tailoring writing to specific audiences and markets
• Understanding what makes art effective, compelling, and impactful
• Writing compelling stories that engage readers

Potential Career Opportunities

• Book and magazine writer
• Business communications specialist
• Creative writing instructor
• Publications editor
• Screenwriter
• Website copy editor and writer
• Writing manager

Featured Courses

• ENGL 600 – Editing, Layout, and Publishing
• ENGL 601 – Writing as Cultural Engagement
• ENGL 603 – Literary Theory and Practice
• WRIT 610 – Writing Fiction

Degree Information

• This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences .
• View the Graduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
• Download and review the Graduate Manual for MFA .

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Admission Information for the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA)

Admission requirements.

• A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
• Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form .
• Creative Writing Sample – A creative writing sample of one creative writing work of at least 2,500 words or a culmination of creative writing samples totaling 2,500 words.*
• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

*A sample of one or more poems totaling a minimum of 750 words may also be submitted. Song lyrics are not accepted at this time as writing samples.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

• Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
• Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
• If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application .
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

Dual Enrollment

Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.

Transcript Policies

Unofficial college transcript policy.

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

• Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
• Cumulative GPA
• A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
• Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to [email protected] .

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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What is an mfa in creative writing.

A Master of Fine Arts degree, or MFA, is a terminal degree in an artistic craft that demonstrates that you have achieved the highest level of training and skill in your discipline. Like a doctorate, an MFA often allows you to teach courses at the graduate level while also providing many opportunities for scholarship and leadership in education. If you want to grow your creative writing skills to become the best writer you can be, then the Master of Fine Arts can help you get there.

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With creative writing workshops and a thesis project, you will receive support and guidance to help you become the best writer you can be.

How long will it take to complete the MFA in Creative Writing?

You can complete the MFA in Creative Writing in just 48 credit hours!

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Write On! Creative Writing Club Releases 2024 Gully Review

The Beaufort County Community College English department and Write On! Creative Writing Club are excited to announce the publication of second edition of The Gully Review . The literary journal highlights creative stories and poetry by local students. From the story of a German solider hiding in the Dare County woods to the college mantra of “Being in the hope business,” this year’s edition contains diverse and unique works by students who attend the college and the early college high school.

“Our hope with this publication is to produce an annual product where we can highlight student work beyond the scope of the classroom,” said Suzanne Stotesbury, English instructor and editor of the journal. “We are excited to share the talents of our students with the rest of the College and the community at large.”

Students who attend Beaufort CCC may submit works for The Gully Review in the fall semester of each academic year. For more information about The Gully Review and/or the creative writing club, contact club advisor Brian Frizzelle at [email protected].

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