Creative Writing

Dates and Guidelines for Submissions to Classes

Registering for creative writing courses requires that students submit a writing sample and state for which course they are applying. Please tell us whether you are a first-year, sophomore, junior or senior, and—if relevant—which other writing courses you have taken.

Deadline for academic year 2026-7 Creative Writing classes is noon on Friday, April 17.

Please contact the instructor of the course if the deadline is passed.

The facts about writing samples

1. Submit writing samples for all classes via this google form.
2. Writing samples should consist of 3-5 pages of creative work.
3. Due at noon on Friday during the week before spring registration begins (for all classes in the following academic year.) Please note prerequisites.
4. Students will be alerted via e-mail during pre-registration whether or not they may register.

* Please check the course catalog or courses page for individual course requirements.

* Please address questions to the instuctor of the class in which you're interested.