4+1 BA/MA in Creative Writing

Wilkes University

United States of America, Wilkes Barre

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Wilkes University

United States of America , Wilkes Barre

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Aug-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 40,049 / yaer

Next Intake 29-Aug-2022

4+1 BA/MA in Creative Writing

About

Save money and time when you begin taking classes in Wilkes Universitys low-residency Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing while still a college senior. The 4+1 BA/MA allows you to complete the master of arts degree just one year(s) after graduating with your bachelors degree!

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements To be considered for the 4+1 program, you must: be enrolled at one of our partnering universities OR receive approval from program director David Hicks and your undergraduate university dean; submit at least one recommendation from a creative writing faculty member from your undergraduate institution; hold a 3.5 grade-point average or higher in creative writing classes. Upon completing the first residency and two foundation courses, you must formally apply to be admitted into the MA creative writing program. Following approval by your Wilkes and undergraduate faculty, you must submit the following: completed application $45 non-refundable application fee official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work two letters of recommendation creative writing sample (15 to 25 pages from any genre or genres of published/unpublished work that best demonstrates your creative ability) a three- to 10-page essay responding to these questions: Where are you with regard to your writing and how did you get here? Why Wilkes? What do you hope to accomplish in our program? What will you do with your program accomplishments following graduation? resume, including creative citations

English Program Requirements

International students must present a sufficient English language proficiency score to enroll as an undergraduate student.

If the medium of instruction in your secondary school, college or university was English, the English proficiency requirement may be waived. A student must provide a letter from the school’s principal or registrar stating the medium of instruction is English.

Exceptions

All international applicants whose education has been primarily outside the United States of America must provide objective evidence of proficiency in the English language. However, the following exceptions apply.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 40,049 / yaer

How to Apply

Wilkes Application

Please complete the relevant application based on the program you are applying to (undergraduate or graduate).

Undergraduate Application

graduate Application

Please contact [email protected] with any questions about completing your application.

Transcripts

The academic report should include a list of subjects studied, a qualitative rating on a course-by-course basis and an overall rating. Emailed copies are acceptable for the admissions process, however official transcripts are required to be submitted to Wilkes by the first day of mandatory orientation.

Proof of English proficiency Financial verification

You will need to submit a bank or government statement indicating that you or your sponsor have on account a sum of money sufficient to pay tuition, room, board and expenses for one academic year(s).

Passport/Visa

You must submit a copy of the passport page containing your picture. If you have a visa, you may send a copy of that as well.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS

You may scan and email all documents to [email protected] for preliminary admissions review.

Official hard copies must be mailed directly to Wilkes University at the following address:

Wilkes University
Enrollment Services
84 West South Street
Wilkes Barre, Pa 18766
USA

Wilkes University will not review applications for admission until we have received all required information. You will be notified of your admissions decision one to two weeks after your all information is received and your file is complete.

Once you are admitted, the Center for Global Education and Diversity will assist you in getting your Form I-20 and offer numerous orientation programs, cultural activities and social events designed to introduce you to Wilkes University and American culture.