Our program is offered in a convenient low-residency or "weekender" format.
Your first residency must be attended in-person. For the next two terms, you will have the option of taking the winter residencies as a "Weekender."
View our application requirements and deadline
Residencies
Residencies
Online semesters with eight-day residencies in January and June.
January
- Jan. 8 to 16, 2027
- Jan. 7 to 15, 2028
June
- June 18 to 26, 2027
- June 16 to 24, 2028
Weekender Sessions
Weekender Sessions
Online learning with face-to-face Zoom sessions that cover the same material as during the residencies.
2027
- Winter:
- Jan. 9-10
- Jan. 23
- Jan. 30
- Summer: Limited Weekender options (by Director's permission only)
Terms
Terms
2026
- Jan. 3 to May 15
- (Semester Jan. 26 - May 8)
- June 19 to Dec. 11
- (Semester Aug. 24 - Dec. 4)
2027
- Jan. 8 to May 14
- (Semester Feb. 1 - May 14)
- June 18 to Dec. 10
- (Semester Aug. 23 - Dec. 3)
Tuition
- MA Courses: $785 per credit plus applicable fees.
- MFA Courses: $785 per credit plus applicable fees.
(Lower rates available for non-degree-seeking classes and master classes)
Fees
Semester Fees
- University Fee - $90 per credit hour
- Residency Fee - $350 per residency
- Housing and meals during residency is to be determined and will vary between June and January residences (housing is approximately $415 and meals are approximately $150 per student)
One-Time Fees
- $40 non-refundable application fee
- Graduation Fee - $220 (Charged to graduating students in their last semester)
Upon acceptance, each student must pay a $350 non-refundable deposit to hold their seat in their selected residency.