Important Dates for MFA Students
Spring 2024 (Dates subject to change)
| January 29 |
Publication deadline (for December 2023 graduates) for submitting University Theses to ProQuest and SJSU ScholarWorks. Or for submitting Departmental Theses for binding. |
| February 1 |
Deadline for May 2024 graduates to submit graduation application to Graduate Studies Office. OR request change in graduation date. |
| February 15 |
Deadline (suggested) for May 2024 graduates to submit MFA Thesis draft to Thesis Director; MFA applications due to CSU Apply. |
| February 26 |
Deadline for applications for 2024-25 TAships due to Prof. Ryan Skinnell. |
| March 8 |
MFA Comprehensive Exam distributed by email (9:00am). |
| March 11 |
MFA Comprehensive Exam due (5:00pm) |
| March 14 |
MFA theses (May & Aug graduates) due to faculty committee readers. |
| April 1 |
Deadline for December 2024 graduates to file their “Request for Candidacy” forms (requires MA or MFA advisor’s signature); Deadline for applications for 2024-2025 GAship due to the Graduate Coordinator. Deadline to submit MFA Thesis Proposals to the |
| April 8 |
Submission deadline for Creative Writing Awards and Scholarships |
| April 22 |
Deadline for May 2024 graduates to submit signed theses to the Graduate Studies Office (299) or to the English Department for Departmental Thesis (299D). |
| May 11 |
New admitted MFA student orientation. |
| May 18 |
MFA thesis reading (Fall ‘23, May ‘24, & Aug ‘24 graduates). |
Center for Literary Arts Reading Series for 2024 (Dates subject to change)
| February 15 |
Craft Lecture Series: Percival Everett // Steinbeck Center // 12PM |
|
|
| February 15 |
CLA Presents: Percival Everett // Hammer Theatre // 7PM |
|
|
| April 18 |
CLA Craft Lecture Series: Leila Mottley // Steinbeck Center // 12PM |
||
| April 18 |
CLA Presents: Leila Mottley // Hammer Theatre // 7PM |
|
|
| May 9 |
CLA Presents: Kate Folk // MLK 225 // 12PM |
|
