The Writing Major Program
 

• About the Writing Major
• How to Apply
• Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing

Students requesting Advanced Standing (i.e. admission to second-year workshops) must submit a portfolio.

Cover Letter

Portfolios should include a cover letter that lists applicants' relevant academic experience, any publishing credits, and the student's preferred genre(s).

Portfolio

The Portfolio for Advanced Standing must include samples from all four genres taught in WRIT 100:

• 4 poems
• a 3,000-word short story (genre fiction—science fiction, fantasy, young adult, etc.—will NOT be considered)
• a 10-page stage play excerpt (2-4 characters; no monologues)
• a 1,000-word creative nonfiction profile (person, place, or thing)

Under exceptional circumstances, students with a strong record of professional publication may apply for Advanced Standing in a single genre and submit a portfolio that contains samples of their published work. WRIT 100 is still highly recommended.

Format

Typed, double-spaced, with student's name and page number on each page (no photocopies of published work).

Deadline

Manuscripts must be submitted to the Department between January 15 and April 15 for admission in September in the same year.
 

WARNING: Advanced Standing does not guarantee placement in workshops. No student will be permitted to take more than 1.5 units of workshops in a single genre per term, or more than 3.0 units of workshops in any given term.

Any queries regarding portfolio submissions should be directed to the Writing Department at 250-721-7306 or writing@uvic.ca.