Register for the Summer Writing Program
Program Information
While in attendance at Summer Writing Program, you are considered a student of Naropa University, and are expected to respect and adhere to all policies outlined in the Naropa Student Handbook. By registering for Summer Writing Program 2025 “The Living Thread”, you agree to this term.
Current Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics Students
Graduate tuition: $1,000 per credit hour (2 credits per week)
Undergraduate tuition: $1,125 per credit hour (2 credits per week)
Naropa MFA Writing and Poetics, MFA Creative Writing, and BA students who have already declared their major in Writing and Literature will register for workshops on MyNaropa and may begin their Naropa degree program in the summer. Any questions regarding this should be directed to their academic advisor.
Non–Kerouac School Naropa Students
Graduate tuition: $1,000 per credit hour (2 credits per week)
Undergraduate tuition: $1,125 per credit hour (2 credits per week)
Naropa non-writing majors who would like to take the summer for academic credit must register by doing the following:
- Seeing their academic advisor to determine how the SWP will fit into their degree.
Naropa non-writing majors who have completed the above process will register through the web registration system.
Incoming Naropa Students
Starting one’s journey at Naropa with SWP as portal opens myriad benefits as the spirit of this event can carry and build throughout their time in their own programs. BA students can take SWP as Non-degree-seeking students, and then transfer the credits toward their degree once they are fully enrolled. Please be in touch with your advisor to discuss credits. Students interested in becoming full- or part-time Naropa students should contact the Admissions Office regarding deadlines and application procedures.
Non-Naropa For-Credit Students
Graduate tuition: $1,155 per credit hour (2 credits per week)
Undergraduate tuition: $1,175 per credit hour (2 credits per week)
Non-Naropa students may now also take the SWP for academic credit. Naropa University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Browse the online catalog for more information on becoming a non-degree-seeking credit student. Keep in mind that SWP weeks taken for undergraduate credit cannot be later converted to graduate credit and vice versa, and applicants for graduate credit must have a Bachelor’s degree. Students should consider carefully whether they need graduate or undergraduate credit. Students seeking credit should first meet with their academic advisor in their home institution.
Applicants for graduate credit must have a bachelor’s degree. In order to complete registration and maintain your course enrollment, undergraduate transcripts must be sent to the SWP Coordinator no later than June 1. Please send transcripts to:
6287 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
Noncredit Students
Tuition for Summer Writing Program: $500 per week.
Students can take the SWP for any combination of the first, second, and/or third weeks. SWP weeks taken for noncredit cannot be converted to credit at a later date. Please consider carefully if you anticipate you may need credit in the future.
Once the student hits “submit,” they will be directed to a website thanking them for their registration and indicating that they will be receive confirmation of registration, as well as login information for MyNaropa within three business days.
Contact the Summer Writing Program Office or browse the web catalog for more information.
Students Under 18
Students under 18 at the time of registration are able to take the program for BA credit or non-credit. However, because the program is designed for adults, there are several stipulations which need to be met in order to attend. Registration will be held until this criteria is met.
1. Students under the age of 18 must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor, and up to 5 pages of creative work to swp[at]naropa[dot]edu with the submission of the registration form.
2. Student and parent/or legal guardian must interview with the SWP Director(s).
3. The parent or legal guardian must give their written consent.
Students check in frequently with SWP staff during the week(s) of attendance daily and as needed.
Obtaining SWP Transcripts
Add/Drop Policy
In order to attend, new registration must be completed by 9am on Monday morning of Week 1, 2, & 3. Students may switch workshops until Monday at 3:30 p.m. with the permission for extenuating circumstances from the SWP Directors, Jeffrey Pethybridge or Caroline Swanson (“Swanee”). All registered students will be held financially and academically responsible for that week’s workshop.
Late fees will apply to unpaid tuition on June 6. Students who register after this date have 48 hours to make payment in full before late fees apply. Payment plan available on request.
Students earning academic credit may withdraw from the program for a W on their transcript from Thursday at 5:00 p.m. until Monday at 3:30 p.m. After Monday at 3:30 p.m., all students are held academically responsible for the program, and failure to attend will result in an “F” for the course. No withdrawals or refunds will be allowed after Monday. In the event of a medical emergency, Naropa students must contact their academic advisor immediately.
All degree seeking Naropa students may drop and switch courses via MyNaropa or contact the registration administrator at registration@naropa.edu.
