MFA - Low Residency Graduate Program
(for Carlow students only)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Streets of Sligo

The MFA in Creative Writing Program at Carlow University is a unique, international, low-residency program where students meet for four intensive residencies, two in Pittsburgh, PA in January and two in Ireland in June. Students in our program have the opportunity to refine and explore their writing through concentrations in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction under the guidance of award-winning American and Irish mentors. It provides boundless opportunities in which students work closely and rigorously with internationally-renowned writers, but is still designed for those who juggle various obligations while aspiring to become better writers.

To learn more about the MFA program or to apply online, please visit the MFA page on the Carlow website, contact the MFA office at 412.578.6363, or email the director, Dr. Ellie Wymard, at ewymard@carlow.edu.

City of Sligo

THE LOCATION

Sligo, Ireland is the second largest urban area in Connacht (after Galway).   It has a population of 18,000 (as of 2006).  Sligo is situated in the north west of Ireland set within magnificent scenery of mountain rivers, fronting the Atlantic Ocean.  The town is the capital of the North West and is located at the mouth of Sligo Harbour on the Garavogue River.  The nearest city of similar size is Derry, located over 80 miles (120kms) away.  The town is the administrative, commercial and industrial capital of the County and region.

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COURSES

• Seminars
• Readings
• Workshops

PROGRAM DATES - 2011
(dates are subject to change)

• Depart for Shannon - June 10, 2011
• Arrive in Shannon – June 11, 2011
• End of Program – June 22, 2011

Program is 11 days.

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PROGRAM FEES - 2011
(subject to change)

Tian’an men Square

• Residence Fee - $2,600
• Tuition (for 4 credits) – $3,100

Extra fees:

• Airfare
• Some Dinners
• Personal Expenses

Program Includes:

• Housing – a private bedroom and bath in a three bedroom apartment suite, shared by two other members of the program
• Residency curricula
• Meals (All Breakfast, Lunches and Most Dinners)
• Excursions (Yeats tour and tour with archeologist, day trip to Gallway)
• Transportation to and from Shannon International Airport to residency site

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

“After all the research, preparation, paperwork, and anxiety over picking a MFA program, I arrived at Carlow to find that the caliber of people here, students, mentors, and faculty, was so high that no amount of planning could have prepared me for how lucky I feel to have picked this program.”
-Danielle Mitchell, San Dimas, CA

“Everywhere else, being a writer makes you different. At Carlow, it makes you part of a community, and the sense of belonging that you feel there will make it seem like you’ve come home.”
-Colin O’Boyle, Marietta, GA

“Carlow University’s MFA Program is a great opportunity to work with award-winning authors in honing your craft and developing your skills.  If you are looking for a personalized MFA Program where everyone counts, this is it.” 
-Tess Barry, Pittsburgh, PA

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