Admission
Admission Criteria
Applicants to the program should demonstrate significant professional skill by submitting in manuscript form one of the following:
10-15 pages of poetry,
a maximum of 25 pages of fiction or nonfiction, or
the first act or a maximum of 25 pages of a screen play or play
Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution and submit three letters of recommendation, a self-statement, and a project proposal. Applications are accepted for the Fall quarter only.
To view complete admission criteria for the University of California, Riverside please visit http://www.graduate.ucr.edu/Admiss/Criteria.html.
How do I Apply?
For general information on application fees, deadlines, supplementary documentation and to access the online application please visit http://www.graduate.ucr.edu/Admtoc.html.
If you are interested in our program please complete the Preliminary Information Form. The form will be delivered to the Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts program Director and Graduate Advisors for initial review. This will provide immediate consideration of your interests and qualifications prior to receipt of the official Graduate Division application, which is a longer process and will provide you with an early opportunity to ask questions and speak with faculty. We also encourage you to file an "official" application through the Graduate Division website http://www.graddiv.ucr.edu/admtoc.html.