Application details for the MFA program in fiction or poetry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Must have a BA or equivalent degree.; Fiction writers and poets admitted in alternating years.
Requirements
Statement of purpose (approx. 500 words).; Fiction manuscript (up to 30 pages).; Curriculum vitae or resume.; Names and email addresses of three recommenders.; Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) in PDF format.
Application materials
Statement of purpose; Writing sample (fiction manuscript); CV or resume; Letters of recommendation; Undergraduate transcripts
How to apply
Prepare all required materials in PDF format.; Submit application materials online.; Begin application and request recommendations early.; AI use is strictly prohibited in application materials.
Important dates
Application period opens mid-September.; Application deadline: December 15, 2025 (fiction).; Next poetry deadline: December 15, 2026.; Decisions made by March 15th.; Offers accepted by April 15th.
