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Part-Time MBA - Admissions - Deadlines
Deadlines
Our Part-Time MBA application cycle is closed.
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Application Deadlines
View details about the MBA 2026–27 application and deposit deadlines.
All applications for the Part-Time MBA are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline day.
Our Part-Time application cycle is currently closed. Continue learning more about Darden's MBA programs by attending events, scheduling a conversation with Admissions or visiting us on Grounds.
| Deadline | Interview | Decision | Deposit |
| 1 Sept. 2026 | 3-14 Sept. 2026 | 26 Sept. 2026 | 20 Oct. 2026 |
| 1 Oct. 2026 | 5-14 Oct. 2026 | 23 Oct. 2026 | 20 Nov. 2026 |
| 1 Nov. 2026 | 4-13 Nov. 2026 | 20 Nov. 2026 | 20 Dec. 2026 |
| 1 Dec. 2026 | 3-11 Dec. 2026 | 18 Dec. 2026 | 20 Jan. 2027 |
| 1 Feb. 2027 | 3-12 Feb. 2027 | 26 Feb. 2027 | 20 Mar. 2027 |
| 1 Mar. 2027 | 3-12 Mar. 2027 | 26 Mar. 2027 | 20 Apr. 2027 |
| 1 April 2027 | 2-12 April 2027 | 23 April 2027 | 20 May 2027 |
| 1 May 2027 | 3-13 May 2027 | 21 May 2027 | 20 June 2027 |
| 1 June 2027 | 3-11 June 2027 | 18 June 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
| 15 June 2027 | 16-22 June 2027 | 25 June 2027 | 10 July 2027 |
| 2 July 2027 | 6-14 July 2027 | 16 July 2027 | 21 July 2027 |
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.
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. Learn more about how to prepare for the interview by watching this video, click here!
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 ptmba@darden.virginia.edu, and we'll be glad to schedule a conversation.