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Deadlines
The deadlines to submit your application for the full-time MBA Class of 2022, matriculating in August 2020, are detailed below.
Each round admits students to the class matriculating in August. Due to the implications of COVID-19 around the world as they relate to business school applications, Darden has transitioned to rolling admissions through 15 July 2020, enabling applicants to submit elements of their application up to this date. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Please read our Darden Report press release for guidelines on this application procedure and increased flexibility on standardized testing.
All applications for the full-time MBA are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline day.
Application Deadlines
| Early Action | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 03 Sept. 2019 | 04 Oct. 2019 | 06 Jan. 2020 | 06 Apr. 2020 Extended Rolling Deadline: 15 July 2020 |
| Interviews | Schedule Your Own | By Invitation | By Invitation | By Invitation |
| Decisions | 09 Oct. 2019 | 11 Dec. 2019 | 18 Mar. 2020 | 06 May 2020 |
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
If you plan to apply through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, application deadlines are as follows:
- Round 1 Application Deadline: 15 October 2019
- Round 2 Application Deadline: 05 January 2020
Note: The Consortium only has 2 application deadlines.
Regardless of round, the following are deposit deadlines and amounts for all admitted Consortium applicants.
- Deposit 1: $2,000 – 15 April 2020
- Deposit 2: $2,000 – 22 May 2020
Note: These dates are for students who have been granted membership from the Consortium. Admitted students who have been denied Consortium membership should refer to the standard Admissions deposit deadlines above.
Future Year Scholars Program
If you plan to apply as a Future Year Scholar, your application deadlines are as follows:
- 06 January 2020
- 06 April 2020
- 01 June 2020 (new!)
- 01 August 2020
Admissions Deposits
Admitted candidates will be asked to pay two admissions deposits to reserve their place in the class. Both deposits are non-refundable, but will be applied to your tuition account as credit when you enroll.
| Early Action | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit 1 | 02 Dec. 2019 $3,000 | 24 Feb. 2020 $2,000 | 24 Apr. 2020 $2,000 | 22 May 2020 $4,000 |
| Deposit 2 | 24 Feb. 2020 $2,000 | 24 Apr. 2020 $2,000 | 22 May 2020 $2,000 | N/A |
Dual Degrees
If you are interested in a dual degree, there may be special instructions for how to submit your application to each school. For more details, please view our dual degrees page.
Admitted Student Events
If you are offered admission, there will be several admitted student events that you can attend throughout the late winter and spring, including regional events around the country, and events in Charlottesville.