Important Admissions Information
Admissions policies are important because students in this program significantly shape the learning experience for themselves and others. As such, the ability of applicants to both contribute to as well as benefit from the MBA program are seriously considered. Admission is based upon a review of each applicant’s academic achievements, GMAT score, work experience, personal statement, and references. While the entirety of an applicant’s package is considered, accepted students generally fit into one of the following three categories.
Dean’s Fellows – Students who apply for and are admitted to the Dean’s Fellows Program receive free textbooks during the program and the opportunity to work with research faculty and attend academic conferences. This is a competitive program, accepting fewer than 5 percent of applicants. Students accepted as Dean’s Fellows will generally have undergraduate GPAs of 3.5 or higher, GMAT scores of 600 or higher, and strong work or research experience.
Regular Program Acceptance – Students admitted to the program in this group typically have undergraduate GPAs of 3.0 or higher, GMAT scores of 500 or higher, and solid work experience. Most students are admitted under this category.
Provisional Program Acceptance – Students admitted to the program provisionally typically have undergraduate GPAs between 2.5 and 2.9, or GMAT scores between 400 and 499. Only a limited number of applicants in this group are accepted into the program. Students in this group should take special care in writing their personal statement. If admitted, provisional students must maintain a B or better GPA overall in the first 12 units of coursework with no course grade below a B-.
Start times – Students may start their program in either the fall or spring semester. Prerequisite courses are available in the preceding terms to facilitate matriculation.
Application deadline – The application deadline is approximately four weeks before the start of any session.
