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The priority deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 15 for fall admission. English graduate programs (including Book Art and Creative Writing) do not accept applications for the spring term. Visit our application page to apply online or download forms.
Most English graduate programs review applications on a rolling admission basis after the priority deadline. Please note that the MFA in Book Art and Creative Writing does not accept applications on a rolling admissions basis. All application materials for this program must be received by December 15 to be considered for fall admission.
Applications are reviewed when all supporting materials are received, and official notification of an admission decision is sent in writing from the Office of Graduate Admission. We encourage all applicants to apply before the December 15 deadline.
All applicants to the graduate degree and certificate programs at Mills College are required to submit the following:
Graduate Application for Admission: Complete all sections of the application as indicated, including a statement of purpose (3–5-pages). The essay should be typed and double spaced.
Supplemental Application: Students in the MA and MFA
programs are required to submit a supplemental application for admission, which details additional program-specific admission requirements.
Application Fee of $50: Payable to Mills College by check, drawn on a U.S. bank. CASH/CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED.
Two Official Transcripts: Two copies of official transcripts sent directly from each post secondary institution attended to the Office of Graduate Admission.
Please Note:
Admission to graduate or post-baccalaureate study at Mills College is contingent upon the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. If you are still completing your degree at the time of application, send official transcripts showing work completed and in progress.
Immediately upon completion of the baccalaureate degree requirements, it is your responsibility to send a final transcript with the degree posted to our office.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Recommendation forms are provided in the application packet. Note: Current Mills College students and alumnae are only required to submit one letter of recommendation.
In addition to the regular graduate admission requirements, all applicants to the graduate programs in English are required to complete an English supplemental application, which details program-specific requirements.
Applicants to the MFA degree in creative writing (prose or poetry) must submit a writing sample that consists of 15–20 pages of poetry, a short story, or an excerpt of a novel. MA applicants must submit a 15 to 20 page essay sample. Book Art applicants must submit a visual portfolio of 15-25 images, in addition to the written portflio sample for the applicable creative writing program. Please see the supplemental application for more detailed instructions.
If applicants wish to have their visual portfolio work returned, they must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the appropriate amount of postage.
International students should be aware of the Special Information for International Students section which outlines additional admission requirements.
If you have any questions about admission requirements, deadlines, or applying to Mills, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 510.430.3309 or grad-studies@mills.edu.
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