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), please check back on this page in early September.

"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.
Thursday, 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 Festival (On Campus)
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Registration and event information forthcoming.

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