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
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 |
Winter–Spring 2023
| New Student Orientation | 12/28/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 12/29/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 1/7/23 |
| Semester End Date | 6/22/23 |
MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults
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 |
Winter–Spring 2023
| New Student Orientation | 1/10/23 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 1/11/23 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 1/20/23 |
| Semester End Date | 7/7/23 |
MFA in Visual Art
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 |
Winter–Spring 2023
| New Student Orientation | 1/25/23 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 1/26/23 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 2/3/23 |
| Semester End Date | 7/24/23 |
MFA in Music Composition
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 |
Winter–Spring 2023
| New Student Orientation | (pre-residency) |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 2/5/23 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 2/11/23 |
| Semester End Date | 8/4/23 |
MFA in Graphic Design
Summer–Fall 2022
| New Student Orientation | 10/9/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 10/9/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 10/15/22 |
| Semester End Date | 4/7/23 |
Winter–Spring 2023
| New Student Orientation | 4/9/23 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 4/9/23 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 4/15/23 |
| Semester End Date | 10/21/23 |
MFA in Film
Summer–Fall 2022
| New Student Orientation | 10/22/22 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 10/22/22 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 10/29/22 |
| Semester End Date | 4/22/23 |
Winter–Spring 2023
| New Student Orientation | 4/22/23 |
| Semester/Residency Start Date | 4/22/23 |
| Graduation/Residency End Date | 4/29/23 |
| Semester End Date | 10/21/23 |
International MFA in Creative Writing & Literary Translation
Winter–Spring 2022
| Semester Start Date |
2/1/22 |
| Semester End Date |
7/31/22 |