The Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa awards an MFA degree to accomplished students of literary nonfiction. Most often, the 48 semester hour program takes three years to complete, culminating in a thesis of at least 75 pages, either a sustained essay or a collection of shorter pieces.

Our program is a cooperative venture of the core faculty noted on this site, with guest writers joining us regularly for a week or a semester at a time. The Director of the NWP is Robin Hemley.

On-line applications are available at: https://apply.admissions.uiowa.edu/admissions/login.page

Please contact nonfiction-writing-program@uiowa.edu. for necessary supporting materials and questions about the program.