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Deadlines
The Executive MBA application is live!
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The application for the Executive MBA class enrolling in August 2025 is live!
Each round admits students to the class matriculating in August, and we encourage you to apply when you feel your application is strongest. All applications for the Executive MBA are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline day.
Deadlines
| Deadline | Interviews | Decisions | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept. 2024 | 12-20 Sept. 2024 | 27 Sept. 2024 | 20 Oct. 2024 |
| 10 Oct. 2024 | 11-21 Oct. 2024 | 25 Oct. 2024 | 20 Nov. 2024 |
| 10 Nov. 2024 | 11-18 Nov. 2024 | 22 Nov. 2024 | 20 Dec. 2024 |
| 10 Dec. 2024 | 11-17 Dec. 2024 | 20 Dec. 2024 | 20 Jan. 2025 |
| 10 Jan. 2025 | 13-21 Jan. 2025 | 31 Jan. 2025 | 20 Feb. 2025 |
| 10 Feb. 2025 | 11-21 Feb. 2025 | 28 Feb. 2025 | 20 Mar. 2025 |
| 10 Mar. 2025 | 11-21 Mar. 2025 | 28 Mar. 2025 | 20 Apr. 2025 |
| 10 Apr. 2025 | 11-21 Apr. 2025 | 25 Apr. 2025 | 20 May 2025 |
| 10 May 2025 | 12-20 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 20 June 2025 |
| 10 June 2025 | 11-17 June 2025 | 20 June 2025 | 7 July 2025 |
| 25 June 2025* |
*If space remains in the class after the 10 June deadline, applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Applicants applying during this rolling period can expect a decision within 1-2 weeks of application submission. The Admissions team will confirm your decision release date upon submission of your application.
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.