Thank You

Thank you for your interest in USF’s MFA program in Writing for Young Readers.

If you’re serious about writing for children and teens, there is no better place for you to study. It comes down to three things: faculty, flexibility, and community.

Our faculty is the best in the business. New York Times bestsellers. Newbery and Printz medalists. National Book Award finalists, and each one a dedicated teacher.

Study with us and deepen your storytelling skills, join a warm and inclusive community, cultivate vital professional connections, and earn a degree that qualifies you to teach creative writing.

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  1. Create an application account
  2. Select "Additional Information"
  3. See the "Administrative Use Only" text box at page bottom
  4. Enter the code: USFGRADCAS

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