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 2012
October 12, 2009 - First Round Early Action Deadline
All decisions about first-round applicants will be made and communicated no later than November 20, 2009.
Early Action: October 12th deadline is designed especially for those who know that Owen is their first choice. Early Action provides you with the certainty of learning your decision by November 20th. If you are accepted in the Early Action round, you will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $2,500 by December 18, 2009 in order to secure your spot in the incoming class.
November 16, 2009 - Second Round Deadline
Second-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than January 15, 2010.
January 11, 2010 - Third Round Deadline
Candidates interested in being considered for nomination as a Dean’s Scholar must apply by this date. Third-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than March 5, 2010.
March 1, 2010 - Fourth Round Deadline
All domestic and international candidates must apply by this date to ensure adequate time for application review, financial aid, visa processing, and relocation. Fourth-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than April 16, 2010.
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.
