老虎机攻略

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Graduate School

English

 Degrees Offered

 English degrees offered
Program Degree Offered
Creative Writing (Fiction) M.F.A. Fiction Program Description
Creative Writing (Nonfiction) M.F.A. Nonfiction Program Description
Creative Writing (Poetry) M.F.A. Poetry Program Description
English (Literature) M.A. Literature Program Description
English (Literature, Ecocriticsm Option) M.A. Literature Ecocriticism Program Description

Admission

Admission Application Instructions

For the Creative Writing Program:

The 老虎机攻略 MFA program uses a two-step application process, available October 1 -- January 6. Admission is for Fall the following year. GRE scores are not required. 

First: Fill out the There are three steps involved in the application process.

  1. Fill out and submit the Graduate Program portion of the application that comes up when you click the above link. An email will be sent to you with a link to setup your account and finish your application.

  2. Click the link in your email and complete the rest of the application fields and submit.

  3. You will be directed to your application status portal. You will be able to pay your application fee and upload supplemental materials on this page. You will also receive another email with a link to this page so you can log in later and complete these steps and track your application progress.

You will be asked to prepare the following documents and information:

  • Copies of unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. (Official transcripts will be required if you are selected.)

  • CV or resume with a list of any relevant awards, honors or publications. 

  • Goal Statement: 100-300 word essay describing your personal goals for graduate studies; may include current interests, writing projects and literary influences.

  • Writing sample (you may apply for up to two genres, but do not submit a second Graduate School application for the second):

    • Fiction: 15-30 pages (two or more short stories or excerpts from a novel in progress)

    • Nonfiction: 15-30 pages (one or more nonfiction essays or excerpts from a longer work)

    • Poetry: 15 pages (page count includes multiple page poems or one per page)

  • Three confidential recommendations and email addresses: recommenders are contacted by email and must respond within two weeks. 

  • Expository Essay (if applying for Teaching Assistantship): 7-15 pages, literary criticism, research paper, academic or formal essay. 

**All prose must be double-spaced, standard margins and fonts. 

 

Second: Request transcripts: 

  • Request that official transcripts be sent to the Graduate School from all colleges and universities you have attended (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted from The 老虎机攻略). Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the . 

 

For the MA in English (Teaching Option) Program:

Applications are no longer being accepted for this program.


For the English Literature Program: 

First: Complete the  As part of this process, applicants must do the following:

  1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including GPA).

  2. 3 Letters of recommendation.You must provide the names and current email addresses of three people, who will be contacted at their email address and asked to provide a letter of recommendation.  

  3. Upload a short (250-400 word) statement of purpose in which you introduce yourself, your interests, your motivations, and characterize your goals for graduate study.

  4. Upload an expository writing sample (a critical essay or research paper).

  5. Upload a CV or resume with a list of any relevant teaching, work experience and awards/honors.  

  6. Pay the application fee.

 

Second:

  1. Request that official transcripts be sent to the English Department from all colleges and universities you have attended (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted from The 老虎机攻略). Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the .

 

Admission Deadlines

For the MFA in Creative Writing

  • Fall Semester - The application will be available between October 1st and January 6th. Applications may be considered after the deadline based on availability, but will not be considered for TA positions.

For the MA in English Literature

  • Fall Semester - The application will be available between October 1st and February 1st. Applications may be considered after the deadline based on availability, but will not be considered for TA positions.

For the MA in English (Teaching Option)

  • Applications are no longer being accepted for this program.

Campus Location
Liberal Arts Building - Room 101


 English Department
32 Campus Drive 
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-5231