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.

Kayla Rodney

Kayla Rodney is a poet and graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, San Diego State University, and received her Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Her first book is Swimming Home (Unlikely Books, 2020). She teaches at Clayton State University, Morrow Georgia.

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.

Bill Luvaas

William Luvaas has published three novels and his work has appeared in dozens of publications. His honors include a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. He is Online Fiction Editor for Cutthroat: A Journal of the Arts.  Luvaas lives in Los Angeles with his wife Lucinda, an artist and film maker.

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