Admissions in Professional Writing and Editing (PWE)

Interested students should download the application form (in pdf format), fill it out, and return it to the following address:

Professional Writing Program
West Virginia University
PO Box 6296
Morgantown, WV 26506

Students may also drop it off with Mary Vasquez and the Center for Writing Excellence in 231 Stansbury Hall.

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Prospective candidates for the degree are expected to have a BA in English or a related field or a BA in an unrelated field with at least two years of professional experience in writing and editing.

In addition, admission will require the following:

• A portfolio which includes a personal statement and writing samples crossing at least three genres.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for BA/BS
• TOEFL scores (when applicable) of at least 600 for the written exam or equivalent scores for the online exam
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE analytical writing score of 5 or above (recommended)

In addition, admitted students may be required to complete prerequisite coursework in professional writing and other English studies.

The department of English has a number of assistantships available for qualified applicants. Students who receive assistantships teach two courses a semester and are required to take the department's pedagogy course. Admission to the program does not guarantee an assistantship.

To apply for an assistantship, indicate this preference on your request form and an application will be given to you with your program application.

Contact Lois Anderson, Graduate Secretary, for application materials.

Lois.Anderson@mail.wvu.edu

(304) 293-3107 x33408

PO Box 6296
Department of English
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506