Bachelor of Fine Arts
Find Your Voice and Tell Your Story.
If you live for stories — reading them, writing them and bringing new worlds to life — the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Regis University helps your voice take shape. The only B.F.A in Colorado and within the Jesuit network, this campus-based program offers the mentorship, tools and creative community to turn passion into profession. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, screenwriting and more with faculty who are accomplished authors, building a strong foundation in both literary history and creative expression through workshops, visiting writers and access to the Creative Writing Center and multimedia Story Center Lab.
From your first semester to your senior capstone presentation, you’ll graduate with a polished portfolio that may include a full screenplay, poetry chapbook or publishable short fiction. You’ll gain real-world experience through internships in Denver’s creative community, and with our FastForward option, apply up to nine credits toward a Regis MFA or related master’s program. At Regis, you won’t just study literature — you’ll create it.
While both the B.F.A in Creative Writing and the B.A. in English involve extensive reading, discussion and critical analysis of literature, the two programs differ in focus. The B.F.A centers on the creation of original work — fiction, poetry, screenwriting and more — allowing you to practice the craft of writing and graduate with a polished portfolio of your own literature.
Tara Davis, Director of Admissions
Course Format
On-campus courses
Academic Term
16-week semesters
Tuition for the 26-27 Academic Year
$47,490
Discover the art of writing for the screen as you learn the essentials of visual storytelling, dialogue, structure and format. Through readings, creative exercises and peer workshops, you’ll craft original scripts that bring compelling characters and cinematic worlds to life.
Explore the art and architecture of storytelling through writing exercises, workshops and close readings of contemporary fiction. You’ll experiment with form, refine your narrative voice and grow within a collaborative community of writers dedicated to the craft.
Immerse yourself in the language of poetry through an engaging workshop that centers on the creation and discussion of your own work. You’ll study the craft and techniques of modern and contemporary poets while discovering new ways to shape emotion, rhythm and imagery on the page.
Bring your imagination to life by crafting novels, short stories, poems or screenplays that entertain, inspire and connect with readers.
Shape and refine the written word, collaborating with authors to strengthen voice, clarity and impact across literary and commercial works.
Combine creativity and strategy to craft persuasive, engaging messages that help brands connect with audiences and drive action.
Transform complex information into clear, accessible content — writing manuals, guides and documentation that make technology and processes easy to understand.
Investigate stories that matter, turning facts and experiences into compelling narratives that inform and engage the public.
Guide ideas from manuscript to marketplace, working in editing, marketing, design or production within the ever-evolving publishing industry.
The English Department is home to Regis's student-edited academic journal, 3333, and literary arts journal, Loophole. Debuting every spring, these journals publish student writing from across Regis University, and provide valuable professional experience for students interested in editing and publishing careers.
To apply to the B.F.A in Creative Writing program, you will need:
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can help you through the entire application process, evaluate your prior learning credit (AP, IB, etc.) and provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance.
Full-time tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year: $47,490/year (fall and spring semesters)
Part-time tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year (less than 12 credit hours per semester): $1,583/credit hour
Total program credits: 120
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit the relevant Cost of Attendance page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Curious about financial aid options? Regis offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Check out our Net Price Calculator to get a better look at what your financial aid package may include.
The B.F.A in Creative Writing is offered by the English Department within Regis College.
