Graduate Studies

Graduate Admissions

MA in English

MFA in Creative Writing

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MA/MS in Book Publishing

MA/MS in Professional and Technical Writing

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Application Deadlines

Note that—for all programs—graduate teaching assistants are only available to fall applicants.

Program	Deadline(s)
MA in English	January 15 for Fall Term September 15 for Winter Term November 1 for Spring Term
MFA in Creative Writing	January 15 for Fall Term
MA/MS in Book Publishing	January 15 for Fall Term September 15 for Winter Term November 1 for Spring Term
MA/MS in Professional and Technical Writing	February 15 for Fall Term* For applicants applying for graduate assistantship April 1* for Fall Term For applicants not applying for graduate assistantship September 15 for Winter Term November 1 for Spring Term

MA in English

The 45 credit Master of Arts in English program is designed for students who are prepared to undertake advanced work in literature, rhetoric, composition, and critical theory.

MFA in Creative Writing

The 48 credit Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program offers an intensive program of writing in small, core workshops and seminars taught by established writers in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.

Visit pdx.edu/creative-writing for more information.

MA/MS in Book Publishing

The 48 credit Master of Arts or Master of Science in Book Publishing program is at the forefront of publishing education nationally, and provides students with a comprehensive view of the industry. Book Publishing students have the opportunity to work at Ooligan Press, a teaching press in the English Department.

MA/MS in Professional and Technical Writing

The 48 credit Master of Arts or Master of Science in Professional and Technical Writing program is designed for those pursuing a career as a professional or technical writer.

Current Students: Helpful Resources and Links

If you have questions about your program, review our Helpful Resources and Links document.

Graduate Student Resources