Students are admitted on the basis of original manuscripts and undergraduate records. Our students come to the program with degrees from fields as diverse as biology, English, economics and history, but most have had some exposure to a writing workshop. Students range in age from 22 to 65 and come from all over the world.

Applicants are automatically eligible for the Program's merit-based scholarships.

Tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $18,796.

The application deadline is January 31st.

For more information about the Program and the application process, please contact:

Candace Eros Diaz

Coordinator of Admissions and Student Services

(925) 631-4762 

cd8@stmarys-ca.edu