MFA in Writing

Our 35+ years of experience in low-residency education makes our MFA in Writing what The Atlantic, Poets & Writers rankings, and—most importantly—our graduates have consistently called “the best of the best.”

Anchored on its historic campus in Montpelier, Vermont College of Fine Arts is a global community of artists continuously redefining what it means to be an arts college. We measure our success by our ability to foster the excellence of emerging and established practitioners. We believe that the arts are central to the human experience and have the ability not only to reflect reality but also to create it.

As the only college devoted exclusively to graduate fine arts education, Vermont College of Fine Arts offers artists and writers a transformative and progressive educational experience through eight acclaimed MFA programs and a unique MA in Art & Design Education.

Students come to Vermont College of Fine Arts for our rigorous course of study, our emphasis on the creative process, and the opportunity to work closely with award-winning faculty who advance and inspire their work. Nationally acclaimed and built on an integrated approach, Vermont College of Fine offers nine innovative programs.