Creative Writing (NEOMFA)

This MFA program offers workshops in poetry writing, fiction writing, creative non-fiction writing, literary translation, and playwriting, as well as courses in literature, literary craft and theory, and professional writing and editing. The NEOMFA prepares graduates to pursue opportunities in many areas of creative writing: in publishing, in arts management, and in teaching creative writing, literature, and expository writing. Graduates of the program are ready to contribute to the literary life of the nation and the cultural life of the community. The program requires 48 semester hours of coursework and a creative thesis.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MFA program must gain admission to one of the consortium universities and submit a creative portfolio and a statement of goals in the program offices. See the complete guidelines at: http://www.ysu.edu/neomfa/

Akron Advantage

A unique combination of initiatives, traits, competencies and past successes at The University of Akron give our students a competitive edge after graduation. There are many components to this "Akron Advantage", including Documented Excellence through the University

Additional Information

The NEOMFA Program at the University of Akron is part of the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program. The NEOMFA is a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental, and inter-institutional program that provides opportunities for students to pursue the terminal degree in creative writing. The NEOMFA draws its faculty from departments at Youngstown State University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, and The University of Akron.

For more information, contact Jana Russ, Program Coordinator (neomfa@kent.edu)