BA Creative Writing at Syracuse University

Programme overview

The major teaches students to use language to create stories, poetry and creative nonfiction through workshops and craft classes, and can be paired with another major.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Requires historical and contemporary literature courses plus creative writing workshops and craft classes in at least two genres. Sample courses include Introduction to Creative Writing, Interpretation of Poetry, The Art of the Fairy Tale and Introduction to Shakespeare.

Career pathways

Communications and Writing career path; skills applicable to employment and graduate study in a range of fields.

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Application information

USD 69,180 a year (2026-27). 2026-27 Main Campus undergraduate full-time tuition ($34,590 per semester for 12-19 credits, shown as $69,180 for the academic year on the cost page); one undergraduate rate band, the same on the international costs page. Excludes housing, meals, miscella Source

Students may apply for the fall or spring semester. First-year fall applicants may apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action or Regular Decision. Transfer applicants may apply for fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1; Early Decision I November 1; Early Decision II January 5; Regular Decision January 5. Fall transfer applications are due July 1; spring applications (first-year and transfer) are due November 15. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (for example Drama acting and musical theater application and prescreen December 1; architecture portfolio January 5).

First-year students apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application powered by Scoir. SAT/ACT scores are not required for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 admission, and students who do not submit scores remain eligible for merit scholarships. An application fee waiver can be requested in writing by the school counselor to [email protected].

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