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2026 - 2027 Graduate Writing Events

Please join us for one or all of our in-person or virtual events that are open to the public and/or stop by to see us at the conferences, festivals and fairs we will be attending!

Fall 2026 Colloquium Events
View a list of our Colloquium Events sponsored by the MFA Writing Program (many open to the public).

"Is an MFA right for you?" 
Virtual info session with Director Paige Ackerson-Kiely for those with nuts and bolts questions about the MFA and its various applications.
Friday, October 23, 2026
7:00-8:30 EST
Register here.

Prospective Student Meet-and-Greet (On Campus)
Meet current students and Director Paige Ackerson-Kiely for coffee and conversation, followed by a craft talk with visiting writer John Jeremiah Sullivan.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1:00-3:00 PM ET
Register here.

MFA Writing Virtual Open House
Hear from faculty, current students, and attend a virtual class!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Register here.

MFA Writing 50th Anniversary Celebration (On Campus)
Saturday, November 21, 2026
4:00 to 8:30 PM

Current and former Sarah Lawrence MFA in Writing faculty and students will gather on the College’s Bronxville campus to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their nationally recognized MFA in Writing program. Among the events planned is a food and wine reception and a reading from faculty emeritae Joan Silber, Jo Ann Beard, and Marie Howe. Program Director Paige Ackerson-Kiely will moderate a story-telling panel discussion featuring past program directors including Pulitzer Prize winner Vijay Seshadri. Also planned is an MFA Poets Slam featuring the work of MFA poetry faculty as performed by current students and alumni and overseen by alumnus Chris Hansen-Nelson.  

The celebration is free and open to current and former Sarah Lawrence MFA in Writing faculty and students with prior registration. All are also encouraged to sign up for an opportunity to share their own stories of their time in the program.

Learn more and register for the event here.

International Student Info Session (Virtual)
Monday, November 23, 2026
8:00 - 9:00 PM ET
Register here.

Last Minute Application Questions with Paige (Virtual)
Drop in virtual session for those with last minute questions about the program or application.
Monday, January 11, 2027
Time 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Register here.

Priority Application Deadline
Friday, January 15, 2027

2027 AWP Conference & Bookfair
March 17–20, 2027
Chicago, Illinois
AWP booth #2024