The Program

The Department of Creative Writing offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing - the only major of its kind in the University of California - with fields of specialization in fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Our faculty is comprised of poets, fiction writers and playwrights who develop and present writing courses as workshops to provide students with new and unique subject material. With intimate class sizes for focused student attention, the Creative Writing major is a demanding and rewarding program for all aspiring writers. For students who are interested in minoring in Creative Writing, the Department also offers a Creative Writing minor. 

University Requirements

Students must complete the general University requirements for admission to the Undergraduate Division. Applicants should access the Undergraduate Studies section for a complete listing, and www.futurestudents.ucr.edu for more information.

College Requirements

Students must complete the breadth requirements of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. For a detailed list of requirements, see Breadth Requirements.

Major Requirements Minor Requirements

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office assists students with meeting educational expenses that cannot be met from personal resources. To obtain financial aid students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Financial Aid Office yearly. FAFSAs are available beginning December 1 for the upcoming academic year at the Financial Aid Office or at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students applying for other grants, loans, and work-study should apply as early as possible. Applications are accepted year-round, with awards to late applicants based on fund availability.

Forms & Petitions

For more information, contact:

Elaine Chacon
Office Location: INTN 3033A
Email: elaine.chacon@ucr.edu
Advisor for students with names: A – Hi

Anthony Gonzalez
Office Location: INTN 3033B
Email: anthony.gonzalez@ucr.edu
Advisor for students with names: Ho – M

Jennifer Paramo
Email: jennifer.paramo@ucr.edu
Advisor for students with names: N – Z

Advising Hours
9—11:00 A.M. AND 1—3:30 P.M.
Monday through Friday
First two weeks of any given quarter—walk-ins ONLY
Third week and on—appointments in the mornings and walk-ins in the afternoons