Writing Events and Open Houses

2025 - 2026 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 2025 Colloquium Events
For a list of all of our Colloquium Events (many open to the public), go here.

Saturday, October 11 and Sunday October 12, 2025
Writing Institute and MFA in Writing Craft Weekend
Saturday, October 11 (Virtual on Zoom) - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
Sunday, October 12 (in-Person on SLC Campus) - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Register here

Saturday, November 1, 2025
MFA Writing Virtual Open House
12:00 - 2:00 pm EST
Register to attend

Friday, November 14, 2025
Prospective Student Meet-and-Greet (In-Person, On-Campus)
Heimbold Visual Arts Center
3:30 to 4:30 PM -Meet and Greet (refreshments will be served)
Register to attend

Monday, November 24, 2025
International Student Virtual Info Session
8:00 - 9:00 pm EST
Register to attend

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Priority Application Deadline

March 4-7, 2026
2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair
Baltimore, MD