All application materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by the deadline dates shown for each round. We usually allow a grace period of one or two weeks to allow time for the delivery of materials sent by mail or courier. Please review the instructions included with the application forms for additional details about the interview and deposit deadlines for each round.
Application Deadlines for Vanderbilt MBA Class of 2011
October 13, 2008 - First Round Early Action Deadline
Applicants who wish to be considered for the First Round must interview by October 30th. All decisions about first-round applicants will be made and communicated no later than November 21, 2008.
Early Action: October 13th deadline is designed if you know that Owen is your first choice. Early Action provides you with the certainty of learning your decision by November 21st. If you are accepted in the Early Action round, you will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $2,500 by December 19th in order to secure your spot in the incoming class.
November 17, 2008 - Second Round Deadline
Applicants must interview by December 11, 2008. Second-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than January 15, 2009.
January 5, 2009 - Third Round Deadline
Candidates interested in being considered for nomination as a Dean’s Scholar must apply by this date. Applicants must interview by February 9, 2009. Third-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than March 6, 2009.
March 1, 2009 - Fourth Round Deadline
All domestic and international candidates must apply by this date to ensure adequate time for application review, financial aid and visa processing, and relocation. Applicants must interview by March 19, 2009. Fourth-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than April 15, 2009.
We will accept and review international and domestic applications sent after the March 1, 2009 deadline, but admission will be offered on a space-available basis only. Due to limited resources, merit-based financial aid is not likely to be available for late applicants. We welcome applications throughout the year and will advise individuals promptly upon receipt of their applications.
**All interviews must be scheduled by one week before the interview deadlines.**
Application Fees
The fee for each new application or reapplication is $100. You may pay the fee with a major credit card when submitting your application online, or you can mail a check, money order, or bank draft in U.S. dollars made payable to Vanderbilt University. This fee is not refundable or transferable.
