Students begin the MFA program with either the January or June residency. The upcoming schedule of residencies is as follows:
- January 2012 Residency, Jan. 5-14, 2012
- June 2012 Residency, June 14-23, 2012
- January 2013 Residency, Jan. 3-12, 2013
- June 2013 Residency, June 13-22, 2013