Writing Events and Open Houses

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
For a list of all of our Colloquium Events (many open to the public), go here.

Writing Institute and MFA in Writing Craft Weekend
Dates TC

"Is an MFA right for you?"
Virtual Info Session
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time TBD

MFA Writing Virtual Open House
Saturday, November 7, 2026
12:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Prospective Student Meet-and-Greet (On Campus)
November 11, 12, 18 or 19*
Time TBD

MFA Writing 50th Anniversary Festival (On Campus)
Saturday, November 21, 2026

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

Last Minute Application Questions with Paige (Virtual)
Monday, January 11, 2027
Time TBD

Priority Application Deadline
Friday, January 15, 2027

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