Class Visits
When you attend a Class Visit Day, you'll sit alongside current executive MBA students in a class led by a member of Darden’s faculty. You'll also have lunch with executive MBA students, professors and staff. Executive MBA Class Visit Days are typically available once a month and will be posted here as they are planned.
Upcoming Class Visits
Thursday, 27 June
Friday, 28 June
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Fridays in July
Every summer, the Admissions Office hosts visitors to the Darden Grounds on several Fridays in July. You'll meet in Saunders Hall for lunch with the Admissions team, take a tour of the Darden Grounds and have the opportunity to speak with Admissions Committee members, students and faculty. Leave your suit at home and spend an afternoon learning more about the Darden experience from members of our community.
Our 2013 "Fridays in July" schedule is as follows:
To register and for more information, click on the dates above.
If you are not able to join us for a "Fridays in July" event, we also welcome visitors on other weekdays throughout the summer. Those visiting can meet with a member of the Admissions Committee and go on a self-guided walking tour. If you have questions about visiting, please e-mail admissionscoordinator@darden.virginia.edu.
Open Houses
What Happens at an Executive MBA Open House?
Throughout the year, Darden hosts Open Houses during our EMBA and GEMBA residencies to give prospective students a firsthand look at our Executive MBA formats — which share the same faculty, curriculum and case method experience as the full-time MBA format. Each event includes a full day of programming to give applicants an opportunity to learn more about the EMBA and GEMBA formats, ask questions and assess their fit with Darden.
At an Open House you will:
- Observe or participate in a case method discussion led by Darden's top-ranked faculty
- Engage in a Q & A session with a member of the School’s senior leadership team
- Enjoy lunch with current Executive MBA students and learn about their experiences in the program
Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.
The next Open House will take place in the fall of 2013. You can still experience the Darden case method, faculty, and community when you join us in May for a Class Visit Day.
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Visit Resources
Directions & Transportation
View maps, driving directions and transportation options on the Directions & Transportation page.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Learn more about what to do in Charlottesville during your visit by reviewing the Charlottesville Highlights page.
Inn at Darden
The Inn at Darden is a full-service hotel right on the Darden Grounds. It is a great place to stay during your visit to Charlottesville, Virginia. To receive a reduced room rate, please call +1-434-243-5000 to make your reservation and mention that you are a prospective student.
Darden iPhone App
The Darden iPhone app includes a walking tour of the School, as well as ideas for what to do during your visit to Charlottesville with content and suggestions provided by Darden students. The app is available on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. To download, text DARDEN to 88811 or visit the iTunes store. The app is also available on other smartphones by texting DARDEN to 88811.
Can't Visit?
Watch the Darden School Video Tour:
Or watch the Highlights of a Darden Case Study Class video:
Watch more videos on Darden's Executive MBA formats.
Admissions representatives also travel to MBA forums and fairs during the fall and winter. Darden will host approximately 50 global prospective student receptions throughout this time. Information about these events will be posted on the Events & Receptions web page on an ongoing basis throughout the fall.