From the Director

Hollins University's unique six-week summer intensive schedule makes getting a graduate degree possible for students who might not have the time required for traditional yearlong programs. It allows students to pursue the degree without sacrificing personal and professional goals.

In fact, the program at Hollins is designed to support and assist students in finding professional opportunities while they are still in the program.

The summer schedule also allows us to attact a wide range of working professionals as our visiting faculty and guest artists, who guide classroom instruction, lectures, readings, performances, and discussions. Building personal and professional relationships with these important guests is an advantage over other programs.

Students can also take advantage of our creative relationship with Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke's professional playhouse, which provides reading, production, experiential learning, and networking opportunities.

Because the playwriting program is one of several summer graduate programs at Hollins, there are crossover opportunities with the students, visiting faculty, and guests in the related fields of screenwriting and children's literature.

Finally, the city of Roanoke and the beautiful Hollins campus, located against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, provide a breathtaking scenic setting for one of the nation's most important centers of creative writing.

Todd Ristau
Director

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