How to Apply

The Application Package must be submitted and postmarked by January 15.

Application Prerequisite / Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) is required.

A Complete Application For Admission Consists Of

Application for The Graduate School

One copy of each of the following:

In addition, please individually label and upload the following (into the section for Writing Sample) on the Online Application:

For nonnative speakers: the TOEFL or IELTS (not less than two years old). The minimum score for the MFA is 600 paper / 250 computer / 100 Internet based for the TOEFL and 7.0 for the IELTS.

Nonnative MFA applicants wishing to be considered for appointment as a teaching assistant must submit a minimum score of 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE) or 26 on the TOEFL speaking section, taken no more than two years before consideration for appointment. The TSE is not required for admission.

Note: The GRE is not required.

Portfolio materials will not be returned.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you have questions, please contact us at docmedia@northwestern.edu or 847-467-4696.