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.

Kimball Taylor

Kimball Taylor is the author of The Coyote's Bicycle: The Untold Story of Seven Thousand Bicycles and the Rise of a Borderland Empire ( Tin House Books) and Return by Water: Surf Stories and Adventures (Dimdim Publishing). He’s a long-time contributor to Surfer Magazine. 

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.

Tana Jean Welch

Tana Jean Welch is the author of the poetry collections In Parachutes Descending (University of Pittsburgh Press) and Latest Volcano (Marsh Hawk Press). She is Associate Professor of Medical Humanities at the Florida State University College of Medicine.

 

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