MBA Events

Class Visits + On Grounds Events

As you consider applying to Darden, we invite you to personally connect with representatives from admissions, current students or alumni at a Darden event hosted here at Darden, or by one of our partner organizations.

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04

Oct

Part-Time MBA, Future Year, Full-Time MBA, Executive MBA

Your Darden Journey: Exploring an Authentic Student Experience with Senior Associate Dean Melissa Thomas-Hunt and Head of Admissions Dawna Clarke

Join Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke and Senior Associate Dean for the Residential Full-Time MBA Program Melissa Thomas-Hunt for a candid conversation about the Darden experience! Melissa is the former Head of Global Diversity and Belonging at Airbnb where she led the strategy and execution of the global internal diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging programs. She also previously served as global chief diversity officer and faculty at Darden where she led the Women in Leadership executive education program.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

26

Sep

Boston: Darden Admissions and Alumni Networking Reception

We can't wait to welcome you to one of Darden's signature Admissions and Alumni Networking Receptions! This is a unique opportunity to connect with members of our engaged alumni network and dynamic community. You will be able to speak with local alumni and learn about their MBA and post-MBA experiences, as well as with Dawna Clarke, senior assistant dean of admissions, about the application process and the various formats of the Darden MBA.
Highlights of the evening will also include hearing remarks from Jeanne Liedtka, interim dean at the Darden School of Business and a pioneer in the field of Design Thinking.
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served, and guests are welcome. We look forward to seeing you soon!

5:30pm - 7:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)

26

Sep

The MBA Tour Asia-Pacific

The MBA Tour Asia-Pacific gives you exclusive access to top business schools directly from your computer or mobile device!
Meet with admissions decision makers, improve your application, get exclusive GMAT Exam tips from the exam creators & more.

6:00pm - 8:30pm (China Standard Time)

27

Sep

Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat

Chats are small group events for prospective students who are interested in learning more about Darden. Join an Admissions representative or another member of the Darden community to learn more about the application process, the case method style of learning, and how to determine if Darden is your best fit.

11:00am - 11:45am (Eastern Standard Time)

27

Sep

Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat with Consortium

Chats are small group events for prospective students who are interested in learning more about Darden. Join an Admissions representative or another member of the Darden community to learn more about the application process, the case method style of learning, and how to determine if Darden is your best fit.

5:00pm - 6:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)

27

Sep

MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series September 2023

Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series!

12:00pm - 1:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)

27

Sep

2023 Virtual Forté MBA Forum

Darden Admissions Participates in a number of prospective student events with other top business schools as well as partner organizations including Forté, the Consortium, MLT, Poets & Quants and more.

11:00am - 3:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)

28

Sep

Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat with the Black Business Student Association (BBSA)

Chats are small group events for prospective students who are interested in learning more about Darden. Join an Admissions representative or another member of the Darden community to learn more about the application process, the case method style of learning, and how to determine if Darden is your best fit.

1:30pm - 2:15pm (Eastern Standard Time)

28

Sep

Mexico City: Darden Admissions and Alumni Networking Reception

We can't wait to welcome you to one of Darden's signature Admissions and Alumni Networking Receptions! This is a unique opportunity to connect with members of our engaged alumni network and dynamic community. You will be able to speak with local alumni and learn about their MBA and post-MBA experiences, as well as with Marc Johnson, Senior Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Strategic and Global Initiatives.
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served, and guests are welcome. We look forward to seeing you soon!

7:00pm - 9:00pm (Central Standard Time (Mexico))

28

Sep

Part-Time MBA, Future Year, Full-Time MBA, Executive MBA

Why Darden? Q&A With Interim Dean Jeanne Liedtka and Head of Admissions Dawna Clarke

Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke will host interim dean Jeanne Liedtka for a dynamic conversation about why there's never been a better time to pursue a Darden MBA. Liedtka has served as a associate dean of the Full-Time MBA program, the executive director of the Batten Institute and has taught both MBA students and executives in areas of design thinking, innovation and leading growth. Her passion is exploring how organizations can engage employees at every level in thinking creatively about the design of powerful futures.
Submit questions in advance to help inform the conversation!

10:00am - 11:00am (Eastern Standard Time)

28

Sep

Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat with Hispanic American Network at Darden (HAND)

Chats are small group events for prospective students who are interested in learning more about Darden. Join an Admissions representative or another member of the Darden community to learn more about the application process, the case method style of learning, and how to determine if Darden is your best fit.

6:00pm - 6:45pm (Eastern Standard Time)