An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours.
Why Attend MBA Events?
More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess for yourself whether a school or program is the right fit for you and will set you on the career path you really want. This is where you’re going to get your questions answered, network with other potential members of your cohort and recent alumni, understand the program structure, and get a feel for the school culture.
It’s also an opportunity to make an impression on the admissions committee. Unlike online application workshops and program webinars, in-person MBA events allow applicants to be observed interacting and socializing.
What to Expect at an MBA Event
Most schools hold a variety of MBA admissions events to accommodate the availability of all prospective applicants and reach a more diverse applicant pool. Some are more structured than others, so review the event descriptions carefully. Some events are targeted at specific demographics or industries, and at certain times during the academic year, schools may restrict certain events to those who have submitted an application or been admitted.
Regularly scheduled campus visits are typically based around tours and may also include mock classes or class visits, student panels, lunch or other informal social gatherings, and Q&As with the admissions team. These are good opportunities to get application tips, and some campus visits also include application workshops.
An MBA Fair is a large convention-style event where multiple schools are on hand catering to prospective students and applicants. Check out the upcoming Clear Admit MBA Fair 2025, taking place May 14th in Boston.
Off-campus MBA events are often held in major cities. Here, you’ll be able to socialize with local alumni and get more insight into the school’s career services and the broader alumni community.
MBA admissions events are generally not open to walk-ins and have limited group sizes. You must register for these events. Pay careful attention to the registration details, as the form will often ask for specifics about your career and program interests and present several class visit options to tailor your experience.
Regardless of how casual the MBA event you plan to attend appears, these events are rigorously organized, and you must adhere to what may be a strict program schedule. Your ability to be prompt and professional says a lot about you as an applicant.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at what some programs have planned for the coming month of May.
May 2025 MBA Events
Some schools have not begun scheduling campus visits and admissions events, so be sure to check their calendars for updates in the coming weeks and months. Click on the list below to jump to your select school, or simply scroll down to review May events.
- Berkeley Haas
- Chicago Booth
- Columbia GSB
- Cornell
- Dartmouth Tuck
- Harvard Business School
- London Business School
- Michigan Ross
- MIT Sloan
- Northwestern Kellogg
- NYU Stern
- SMU Cox
- Stanford GSB
- UCLA Anderson
- UVA Darden
- Washington Foster
- Yale SOM
Berkeley Haas
Full-Time MBA Campus Visits
Berkeley, CA
May 5, May 7
On select Mondays and Wednesdays, Haas hosts Campus Visits for prospective full-time MBAs. Visits include sitting in on a class, a self-guided tour, coffee chat with current students, lunch with fellow campus visitors, Q&A with admissions representatives, and a student-led information session. Different cohort schedules are offered based on the class option selected at registration.
Chicago Booth
Campus Visit Program
Chicago, IL
Mondays and Thursdays
The Campus Visit Program includes a class visit, office hours with Admissions, a building tour, and lunch with Booth students. Sessions start in the morning at 8 a.m. or afternoon at 11 a.m., running 5 to 6 hours. After a session fills up, Booth also offers a waitlist.
Columbia Business School
MBA Campus Visits
New York, NY
May 12, May 15, May 19, May 22
CBS hosts MBA Campus Visits on select Mondays and Thursdays where prospective students can have questions answered by Admissions, chat with current students, and walk through campus.
Cornell S.C. Johnson
Johnson 2YR MBA Coffee & Convos
Ithaca, NY
May 1, 2025
Join the Admissions Ambassadors for coffee and an opportunity to talk with them about their experience at Johnson and life in Ithaca from noon to 1 p.m. Network and get questions answered at the same time.
Sage Social: Celebrate Johnson
Ithaca, NY
May 1, 2025
Johnson hosts weekly Sage Socials from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Thursdays in the Dyson Atrium. Join students, faculty, staff and families while enjoying some of Ithaca’s finest food and wine. Partners are welcome, but please let the Admission Office know of any additional guests ahead of arrival to make arrangements. Here’s a look at the month of May at Cornell Johnson.
Dartmouth Tuck
Tuck Campus Visit
May 5 & May 12, 2025
Tuck Campus visits include a Q&A lunch with students, campus tour, and Q&A with staff. Class visit sessions begin at 8 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. The visit programming without a class begins at 11:30 a.m.
Harvard Business School
MBA Program Open House
Boston, MA
May 9 and May 16
The HBS Admissions team welcomes prospective students to the for a campus tour and comprehensive MBA Program information session from 3 to 4:40 p.m.
HBS Information Session in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2025
Information session about the HBS MBA Program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Netflix Home Theater Screening Room, includes an admissions presentation and the opportunity to meet local alumni.
HBS Information Session in San Diego
La Jolla, CA
May 19, 2025
Information session about the HBS MBA Program, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at THE LOT La Jolla includes an admissions presentation and the opportunity to meet local alumni.
HBS Information Session in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
May 20, 2025
Information session about the HBS MBA Program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Google Ventures; includes an admissions presentation and the opportunity to meet local alumni.
London Business School
MBA Open Evening and Faculty Masterclass
LBS – London, England
May 8, 2025
The LBS Recruitment & Admissions team welcomes candidates interested in the full-time or One-Year MBA programs; includes a presentation, Q&A and networking reception. The three-hour event starts at 6 p.m. local time.
Coffee Chats
San Francisco – May 14
Brussels – May 21
Zurich – May 23
One on one opportunities to discuss your personal journey, career goals and the admissions process over coffee. Confirmed via email over an event window of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Connect in Dubai
Dubai Campus
May 21, 2025
Bryan Stroube, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship delivers his masterclass, “Low-Code, High Impact: The New Era of Digital Entrepreneurship,” followed by an opportunity to engage with alumni and admissions.
Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross FTMBA Campus Visit + Sanger Leadership Center
Ann Arbor, MI
May 16, 2025
Get a campus tour of Ross and meet current full-time MBA students and the Admissions team from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MIT Sloan
MIT Sloan on the Road: San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
May 14, 2025
Meet MIT Sloan admissions representatives and local alumni at San Francisco Marriott Marquis from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn full-time MBA offerings, including the two-year MBA, dual-degree Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), and MIT Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) for mid-career professionals. Get application tips, hear from alumni, and connect with the community at the networking reception.
MIT Sloan Early Career Breakfast: San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
May 15, 2025
Join our admissions team for breakfast at B55 Craft House & Kitchen from 8 to 9 a.m. and learn about early-career graduate programs for students and recent grads including the Master of Finance (MFin), Master of Business Analytics (MBAn), and MBA Early Admission program. Designed for students who want to secure a future seat in the MIT Sloan MBA.
MBA and LGO On-Campus Information Session
Cambridge, MA
May 16, 2025
Learn about the two-year MBA program and dual-degree LGO program and get an admissions overview, plus sit for a moderated conversation with a student panel. The session is from 8 to 9 a.m.
MIT Sloan on the Road: Toronto
Toronto, ON
May 21, 2025
Meet MIT Sloan admissions representatives and local alumni at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to learn full-time MBA offerings, including the two-year MBA, dual-degree Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), and MIT Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) for mid-career professionals. Get application tips, hear from alumni, and connect with the community at the networking reception.
Don’t miss the Clear Admit MBA Fair 2025
Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in Boston to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited!
- Date: Wednesday, May 14th
- Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts | MIT Sloan School of Management | Building: E62
Northwestern Kellogg
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Evanston, IL
May 9, May 16, May 30
On select Fridays, Northwestern Kellogg hosts Full-Time MBA Campus Visits. The half-day session includes a mock class, Q&A with admissions, a current student panel, and a student-led tour. An optional lunch with current students is offered. Registrations are open four weeks in advance and fill up quickly. Visits are from 8:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
NYU Stern
Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A
New York, NY
May 1, May 5, and May 8 2025
Learn about Stern’s Full-time and Focused MBA programs, get a guided tour, and gain insights on the student experience and career resources. Sessions take place 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
SMU Cox
Class Visits
Dallas, TX
SMU Cox invites candidates to sit in on an entire class with a current student. The topics vary with classes available Mondays through Thursdays, beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Stanford GSB
MBA Campus Visit
Stanford, CA
Mondays, Fridays
Throughout the academic year, Stanford holds MBA Campus Visit Days on Mondays and Fridays. Visits are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and include observing a live MBA class, chatting with students, and touring the GSB with an Admissions Officer.
On-campus MBA Information Session and Application Workshop
Stanford, CA
May 10, May 11, May 24
A Stanford admissions officer will be on hand with information about the MBA Program and help you develop skills to complete your best application possible. This event is designed for those applying to business school in the next one to two years. Sessions are from 9 to 11 a.m.
UCLA Anderson
Campus Visits
Los Angeles, CA
Weekly, Monday through Thursday
UCLA Anderson holds Campus Visits weekdays (excluding Fridays) that include Group Information Sessions (GIS), school tours, class visits or coffee chats. Class visit times vary in the afternoon.
UVA Darden
Friday Chat and Tour
Charlottesville, VA
May 2
An opportunity for a small group chat and a tour from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. of the Darden Grounds with a member of the Admissions Committee. Ask questions about the application process and the case method style of learning.
Darden MBA Coffee Chat
San Francisco, CA
May 12
Enjoy an in-person coffee chat from 9 to 9:45 a.m. with Christian West, Senior Director of Admissions. Learn more about the Darden MBA program and to meet other prospective students in the San Francisco area.
Washington Foster
Full-Time MBA Shadow Day
Seattle, WA
May 1
Experience a day in the life of a Foster MBA student. Accompany current MBA students to a class, get your questions about student life answered, plus get a short walking tour, lunch, and a Q&A with a member of the MBA Admissions team. There is one AM session and one PM session available.
Yale SOM
Yale School of Management Campus Visit
New Haven, CT
May 1, 2025
Attend a Yale SOM MBA class, meet students, get a tour of the campus, and get your questions answered by an Admissions Officer. Session is from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Space is limited.
Reminder: pre-registration is generally required for MBA events. Events are subject to change, so be sure to check the schools’ websites.
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