University of New Mexico, Albuquerque [1]
MFA
Albuquerque
NM
United States
Genre:
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Application Fee:
60
Affiliated Publications/Publishers:
Residency:
Full
Duration:
3 Years
Incoming Class Size:
6-8
Application Deadline:
January 15, 2026
Core Faculty Includes:
Poetry: Lisa D. Chavez, Diane Thiel
Fiction: Andrew Bourelle, Daniel Mueller
Nonfiction: Gregory Martin
Funding/Employment Opportunities:
The program offers full funding primarily through teaching assistantships, which are guaranteed for the full three years of the program. Graduate assistantships, scholarships, and other awards are also available.
Other Features:
The program hosts a Visiting Writer Speaker Series, the Works-in-Progress Reading Series and the Joseph M. Russo Chair in Creative Writing, visiting faculty position held by the writers Jenn Givhan, Mark Sundeen, Emily Rapp, José Orduña, Justin St. Germain, Dana Levin, and Joy Harjo.
Regular Deadlines
Contact E-mail:
Contact Name:
Andy Bourelle