Creative Writing MFA at Dominican University of California

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Join us for a three day writing course at Dominican! Work with award-winning author and MFA mentor Joan Baranow for writing studios in the morning. Dine alongside MFA students and faculty. Attend afternoon events including a keynote lecture, craft talks, and social activites. Invite your friends and family to a reading on Sunday. Space is limited. Register using the QR code.

04/27/2026

Join MFA faculty author Claudia Morales as she discusses her new book Lacandona Speed, in conversation with Tomas Moniz. Lacandona Speed won the Latin American Voices International Literature award from Literal Magazine. Scan the QR code to register for this free public event.

04/20/2026

We are currently accepting applications to start the MFA program at the summer residency in June. The deadline to start an application is May 1, 2026. Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Start an application here: admissions.dominican.edu/apply/

04/17/2026

Author Jean Gordon Kocienda will discuss her new book Girl in a Box, in conversation with Judy Halebsky. This event is free and open to the public as a service to our community. Register at https://bit.ly/DUKocienda

03/27/2026

Join us in April for our MFA public events, including a reading, book launches, and an info session. More info at dominican.edu/mfa

03/24/2026

Support Dominican’s MFA program by donating to the student scholarship fund! Your support directly expands opportunity and the future of our community. Go All In for Dominican!

03/16/2026

Instant Decision Day is an accelerated admission event taking place on campus. An admissions counselor will assist you in filling out the MFA in Creative Writing program application. Bring your application documents, complete a brief interview with faculty, and receive an admissions decision later that afternoon! Registration required.

Note: This event is on the same day as the Creative Writing Retreat. It is possible to attend both events. Please register for each event separately. Instant Decision Day participants will visit the Admissions office between 12-1:30pm and return to the retreat. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

01/10/2026

Join us for public creative writing events taking place during the MFA Winter Residency. All events will be held at the Dominican campus and are free of charge. Space is limited. Email [email protected] to register.

Sunday January 11
1:00-2:30pm Live to Tell - Mary Alice Stephens, Eleanor Vincent, Claudia Morales
3:00-4:00pm Literary Publishing - Nicki Richesin
4:15-5:30pm Paths to Publication - MFA Students and Alumni

Monday January 12
3:45-5:15pm First Book Panel - Linda Michel-Cassidy, Emily Hunt

Tuesday January 13
1:00-2:30pm Desires, Fears, and Pleasures - Shobha Rao, Hannah Michell, Lee Kravetz

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Interested in an MFA in Creative Writing? Visit www.dominican.edu/mfa for more info or contact us at [email protected]

11/20/2025

Join us today Thursday Nov 20th at Sausalito Books by the Bay to hear original readings from Dominican MFA students, alumni, and faculty! This reading is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. We hope to see you there!

11/07/2025

Join us to hear Dominican MFA in Creative Writing students and alumni read from their latest works. Readers include Abby Laporte, Andrew Wilson, Catharine Clark-Sayles, Coralie Loon, Daniel Mangru, Heather Folsom, Matthew Kline, Meg Neville, Sandy White, Shmuel Nightingale. More info at bit.ly/MFAreunion110825 Dominican University of California