Creative Writing

Since the 1970s, the Creative Writing Program at CU Boulder has provided a center for American experimental writing in the Rockies.ÌýGuided by our innovative and award-winning faculty, you will discover the heights of your imagination and explore new territories in language and form.

Undergraduate Studies

Find out how to become an English major or minor, find your academic advisor, join a group, andÌýapply for a scholarship, internship, independent study, or the honors program.

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Graduate Studies

Learn about the graduate degrees offeredÌýincluding MFA, MA, and PhD programs. Find scholarships,Ìýgroups and explore faculty members and teaching opportunities.

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Published Works by Creative Writing FacultyÌý

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a Snapshot

Meridian Creative Arts Journal

Founded in 1973 at the University of Colorado Boulder, Meridian Creative Arts Journal publishes an annual journal that showcases the prose, poetry, and art of CU undergraduates. Meridian’s Editorial Board is made-up of CU undergraduates invested in the creative writing and publication processes. We hope to foster a community of passionate people who encourage creativity in each other.

Our mission is to embolden students’ confidence in their work through our publication.
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Creative Writing Faculty