The Allegheny Review, now going into its 27th year of publication, is one of America's few nationwide literary magazines dedicated exclsuively to undergraduate works of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art. Published annually, the periodical showcases some of the best literature the nation's undergraduates have to offer.

The 2009 deadline is:
December 15, 2008

Genre Guidelines: (Click here to download and print the guidelines)

  • Prose: Not to exceed 20 pages, double-spaced
  • Poetry: up to 5 poems
  • Artwork: up to 20 pieces
  • The award winners in poetry and prose will be selected by a professional writer (excluding artwork). The judges will be announced in the Fall.

Contributors:

Currently enrolled undergraduate students only


Submission Information:

  • Submissions must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2008.
  • $5 entry fee required. Make checks payable to The Allegheny Review. The entry fee covers a one year subscription to The Allegheny Review and makes submissions eligible for The Allegheny Review Literature Award. Entries without checks will not be considered for an award.
  • All work must be submitted in typed hard copy and on a CD-R or floppy disk. Please submit in Word (.doc) format.. Art work may be on disk (minimum resolution of 300) or in a format that permits scanning.
  • Please also include a cover letter containing name, address, and school name, in addition to pertinent experience and previous publications. A short bio paragraph about of yourself is also helpful.
  • For a faster response, include your e-mail address.
  • Please include a SASE.
  • Artwork can be returned, but manscripts cannot. Those not published will be recycled.
    E-mail entries are not accepted.


Send submissions to the following address:

The Allegheny Review
Box 32
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA 16335


For more information:

Please drop us an e-mail at ellenbj@allegheny.edu or portad@allegheny.edu.

Photograph -- Copyright 1997 Amy Jaresson