Academic Calendar
This schedule is for planning purposes only. Please check with program offices for more specific residency information before making travel arrangements.
MFA in Writing
Winter–Spring 2022
| New Student Orientation | 12/28/21 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 12/29/21 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 1/7/22 |
| Semester End Date | 6/19/22 |
Summer–Fall 2022
| New Student Orientation | 6/20/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 6/21/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 6/30/22 |
| Semester End Date | 12/27/22 |
MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults
Winter–Spring 2022
| New Student Orientation | 1/10/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 1/11/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 1/20/22 |
| Semester End Date | 7/5/22 |
Summer–Fall 2022
| New Student Orientation | 7/5/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 7/6/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 7/15/22 |
| Semester End Date | 1/9/23 |
MFA in Visual Art
Winter–Spring 2022
| New Student Orientation | 1/26/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 1/27/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 2/4/22 |
| Semester End Date | 7/18/22 |
Summer–Fall 2022
| New Student Orientation | 7/19/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 7/20/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 7/28/22 |
| Semester End Date | 1/25/23 |
MFA in Music Composition
Winter–Spring 2022
| New Student Orientation | 2/6/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 2/6/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 2/12/22 |
| Semester End Date | 7/30/22 |
Summer–Fall 2022
| New Student Orientation | 7/31/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 7/31/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 8/6/22 |
| Semester End Date | 2/3/23 |
MFA in Graphic Design
Summer–Fall 2021
| New Student Orientation | 10/3/21 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 10/3/21 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 10/9/21 |
| Semester End Date | 4/1/22 |
Winter–Spring 2022
| New Student Orientation | 4/3/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 4/3/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 4/9/22 |
| Semester End Date | 10/7/22 |
MFA in Film
Summer–Fall 2021
| Semester Start Date | 10/16/21 |
| Residency Start Date | 10/23/21 |
| New Student Orientation | 10/24/21 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 10/30/22 |
| Semester End Date | 4/15/22 |
Winter–Spring 2022
| New Student Orientation | 4/23/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 4/23/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 4/30/22 |
| Semester End Date | 10/22/22 |
International MFA in Creative Writing & Literary Translation
Summer–Fall 2021
| Semester Start Date |
8/1/21 |
| Semester End Date |
1/31/22 |
Winter–Spring 2022
| Semester Start Date |
2/1/22 |
| Semester End Date |
7/31/22 |