Creative Writing MFA
The Creative Writing MFA Program at Boise State is a fully-funded three-year program dedicated to poetry and fiction. The MFA program is staffed by award-winning faculty and hosts renowned visiting writers each year.
Each MFA student receives a full tuition waiver, health insurance, and a Graduate Assistantship to teach one undergraduate fiction or poetry writing course per semester. Ours is a small program with 6-10 students in each genre at a given time, which results in individualized attention and a close-knit community.
About the program
Learn more about our MFA program and degree requirements.
How to apply
Applications for Fall 2027 are now open! Find information about applying to the program.
FAQS
Find commonly asked questions we get about Boise State’s Creative Writing MFA program, admissions, teaching assistantship opportunities, the Boise community and more.
Program culture
At the Creative Writing MFA Program at Boise State, we want you and your writing to thrive. Here you will find a warm and supportive culture with numerous opportunities to meet and work with visiting writers and to engage with the vibrant Boise literary scene.
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Literary opportunities
The Creative Writing MFA Program cultivates close ties to literary organizations throughout Idaho, the United States and overseas. Here you will find the opportunity to attend and present at professional conferences, work on the editorial teams of award-winning publications and make meaningful connections with other writers.