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Deadlines for Fall 2010

Application Due For Decision Date Enrollment Deposit Due
November 4, 2009
  • first round application deadline for all candidates
December 16 April 14
February 5, 2010
  • second round application deadline for all candidates
  • final deadline for Arts Administration candidates
March 12 April 14
April 5, 2010
  • third round application deadline
  • merit-based aid priority deadline
  • last deadline for international candidates
May 5 June 2
May 26 , 2010
  • final round deadline for domestic candidates
June 16 June 30
To be Considered for: Application Deadline:
Merit-based Financial Aid April 5
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management will be available soon
Other Business School Graduate Program Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Graduate Only-Master of Accountancy Program will be available soon
PhD Program will be available soon
Specialized MS Program will be available soon

Note: The School of Business accepts MBA applications for fall semester only.

Priority is given to candidates who apply on or before the April 1 merit aid deadline.  However, merit aid will be awarded in later deadlines as funding is available.  Only about 50% of the admitted candidates will received merit aid from UW-Madison. 

The Admissions Committee meets from November through July and reviews applications in cycles.  Candidates who submit an application and all supporting materials on or before the deadline can expect an admission decision by the decision date.  A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you when your application is complete and ready to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

The following items will make your application complete:

When mailing in supporting documents, please allow for appropriate mail delivery time to the MBA Program Office.  We encourage you to submit your materials on-line when appropriate.  Materials that are uploaded or submitted with the application will take 3-4 business days to process.  Materials that are mailed and we have received the documents will take 6-7 business days to process.

Your application status can be viewed through ApplyYourself.  We encourage you to self-monitor your status throughout the process and follow up appropriately.  Please be patient and allow for the processing of your application materials in the timeframe listed above.

Decisions will be posted online through the application system.  You will be notified by e-mail when your decision is available to view.  Please keep your e-mail address current throughout the admissions process in order to receive timely communication from the MBA Program Office.

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

Students applying through the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management are not required to complete the UW-Madison application. The Consortium, a not-for-profit organization, provides two-year full tuition scholarships to candidates. Students may apply to up to six of the 13 member schools through a common application. Applications are available through the Consortium website.  Consortium deadlines:  First deadline is November 15 and Final deadline is January 5.

JD/MBA Program

Applicants to the joint JD/MBA program must be admitted independently to both the Law School and the School of Business. Admissions materials are available through the Law School website.
Law School Admissions Deadline: March 1

Dual Degree Programs

Any two programs at the University can be pursued as a dual degree. You must apply and gain admission independently to each program. Once admitted, an advisor from each program will assist with the development of a comprehensive degree plan. There may be no more than 25 percent overlap of credits between the two programs. Contact the department for which you are seeking admission directly for admissions materials and deadlines.

 

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