Why Choose Our Program?
At SDSU, we believe our Creative Writing program is uniquely situated to provide writers with an exciting, informative, personalized—and affordable—path to attaining their MFA.
Inspired by Experiences
Inspired by our place in the world, the program provides a rich and diverse experience that goes beyond the classroom.
A Beautiful Location
Our campus is situated in the heart of San Diego, the site of early Californian history, and only minutes from the U.S./Mexico border.
A Global Approach to Writing
Our international approach is reflected in our course work and faculty expertise.
A History of Excellence
Established in 1989 by Poet Sandra Alcosser, SDSU became the second MFA Creative Writing program in California.
Named one of the best MFAs in the U.S. by Wiley University Services.
In the Spotlight
Karla Cordero
Karla Cordero is the editor of SpitJournal an online literary review for poetry and social justice and founder of Voice 4 Change a reading and writing workshop series promoting diversity and cultural competency. She currently serves as a Professor of Creative Writing and English at MiraCosta and San Diego City College.
Living Writers' Series
The Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers' Series at SDSU is one of the longest continuously running series in the nation. The series has featured an impressive slate of award-winning authors, many of them who are alumni of our program. All of the events are free and open to the public.
Kevin Dublin
Kevin Dublin is an educator, advocate, and writer of poetry, prose, scripts, and code from Smithfield, NC. Currently Director of the Elder Writing Project, a community-based outreach program that brings creative writing and storytelling workshops to retirement communities across San Francisco and Oakland.
Take Note
Poet Sarah B. Marsh-Rebelo (‘12, English and Comparative Literature) was awarded the 2024 SDSU Alumni Awards of Distinction for the College of Arts and Letters. Sarah is a long-time supporter of the regional
art community, served as board chair for the San Diego Museum of Art, and has been
Honorary Life Director of the San Diego Opera for more than 30 years. As a passionate
supporter of the College of Arts and Letters, she hosts an annual Rebelo Scholar Tea
to celebrate scholarship recipients in SDSU’s MFA in Creative Writing Poetry program.