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EMBA - Admissions - Deadlines
Deadlines
The Executive MBA Application for the Class of 2028 will launch in mid-August.
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View details about the MBA 2025–26 application and deposit deadlines. Each round admits students to the class matriculating in August 2026.
All applications for the Executive MBA are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline day.
Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Interviews | Decisions | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept. 2025 | 11-19 Sept. 2025 | 26 Sept. 2025 | 20 Oct. 2025 |
| 10 Oct. 2025 | 13-21 Oct. 2025 | 24 Oct. 2025 | 20 Nov. 2025 |
| 10 Nov. 2025 | 11-18 Nov. 2025 | 21 Nov. 2025 | 20 Dec. 2025 |
| 10 Dec. 2025 | 11-16 Dec. 2025 | 19 Dec. 2025 | 20 Jan. 2026 |
| 10 Jan. 2026 | 12-20 Jan. 2026 | 23 Jan. 2026 | 20 Feb. 2026 |
| 10 Feb. 2026 | 11-17 Feb. 2026 | 20 Feb. 2026 | 20 Mar. 2026 |
| 10 Mar. 2026 | 11-17 Mar. 2026 | 20 Mar. 2026 | 20 Apr. 2026 |
| 10 Apr. 2026 | 13-21 Apr. 2026 | 24 Apr. 2026 | 20 May 2026 |
| 10 May 2026 | 11-19 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | 20 June 2026 |
| 8 June 2026 | 9-16 June 2026 | 19 June 2026 | 7 July 2026 |
Interviews
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview after their application has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Interviews play a critical role in our assessment of candidates and are required prior to admittance into the program. For the foreseeable future, all interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Check out this video all about what to expect if you're invited for an interview: How to Prepare for the Interview
Contact our Admissions Office
We encourage you to contact us if you need to discuss the content or timing of your application. Please email us at ExecMBA@darden.virginia.edu, and we'll be glad to schedule a conversation.
Deposit Deadlines
Admitted applicants will be asked to pay a $4,000 deposit in order to reserve their place in the class.
Deposits are non-refundable, but will be applied to your tuition account as credit when you enroll.