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The priority deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 1 for fall admission. The MA in English and American Literature and the MFA in Creative Writing Programs do not accept applications for spring admission. Visit our application page to apply online or download forms.
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. Most programs review applications on a rolling admission basis after the priority 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 required 3- to 5-page essay. 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.
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: Reference forms are provided in the application packet. Note: Current Mills College students and alumnae require only one letter of recommendation.
International students should be aware of the Special Information for International Students. All students should follow the requirements below:
In addition to the regular graduate admission requirements, all applicants to the graduate programs in English are required to complete an English supplemental application. Applicants to the MFA degree in creative writing (prose or poetry) must submit a writing sample that consists of 10 poems, a short story, or an excerpt of a novel between 15 and 20 pages, to the Office of Graduate Admission. MA applicants must submit an essay sample of between 15 and 20 pages. If applicants wish to have their work returned, they must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
If you have any questions about admission requirements or deadlines, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissionat 510.430.3309 or grad-studies@mills.edu.
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