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. Applications for the Class of 2029 are open, and Round 1 deadlines are quickly passing by. Schools are scheduling time for prospective students to visit the campus, meet alumni, and attend information sessions. See below for what’s happening in October of 2026.
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 recently graduated professionals, 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. You’ll be expected to actively engage with the presentation and other attendees.
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. Review the event description 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 generally based around tours and may also include mock classes or class visits, student panels, a lunch or other more informal social gathering, 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 still deciding which programs to apply to. Similar to a job fair for business schools, some of these will also have industry-leading companies and independent academic organizations in attendance. Multi-school MBA fairs are scheduled around the world, so check out our list at the bottom of this month’s post.
Off-campus MBA events are often held in major cities and tend to be less formal. Here, you’ll be able to socialize with local alumni and get more insight into the school’s career services and the alumni community.
MBA admission events are generally not for walk-ins and are limited in group size. 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.
October 2026 MBA Events
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Berkeley Haas
Carnegie Mellon Tepper
Chicago Booth
Columbia Business School
Dartmouth Tuck
Duke Fuqua
Emory Goizueta
Georgia Tech Scheller
Harvard Business School
Indiana Kelley
London Business School
Michigan Ross
MIT Sloan
Northwestern Kellogg
NYU Stern
SMU Cox
Stanford GSB
UCLA Anderson
The Wharton School
UT Austin McCombs
UVA Darden
Vanderbilt Owen
Washington Foster
Yale SOM
MBA Fairs
Berkeley Haas
Full-time MBA Campus Visit
Berkeley, CA
October 5; October 7
Coordinated by Haas Student Ambassadors, campus visits include class observation, tour, coffee chat with current students, lunch with fellow campus visitors, Q&A with admissions representatives, and a student-led information session. Visits start at 9am PST.
The UC Berkeley MBA Information Session
Culver City, CA
October 21
Join Haas admissions staff and alumni at The Culver Hotel,The Parisian for a presentation, panel, Q&A, and networking. Scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Chicago Booth
Campus Visit Program
Chicago, IL
On Mondays and Thursdays throughout October, visit Booth to sit in on an MBA class, meet with an admissions staff member during open office hours, take a tour, and have lunch with current students. Morning sessions are at 8am, afternoon sessions begin at 11am.
Carnegie Mellon Tepper
Coffee Chats
New York City, NY
October 2
Connect with a Tepper admissions officer at Ground Central Coffee Company for an informal chat about the program and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for 11am; 11:30am; 12pm; 12:30pm; 1pm; 1:30pm; 2pm; and 2:30pm.
Coffee Chats
Boston, MA
October 5
Connect with an admissions officer at Tatte Bakery & Cafe for an informal chat about the program and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for 9:30am; 10am; 10:30am; 11am; 11:30am; and 12pm.
Tepper Connect: 1:1 Admissions Conversations
Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 8
Connect with an admissions officer at Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel for an informal chat about the program and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for 8:20am; 8:40am; 9am; and 9:20am.
Tepper Connect: 1:1 Admissions Conversations
Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 9
Connect with an admissions officer at Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel for an informal chat about the program and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for 8am; 8:20am; 8:40am; 9am; 9:20am; and 9:40am
Tepper in Your City: São Paulo Happy Hour
Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 9
Meet Fellow prospective students and a member of the Tepper admissions team at Boa Praça for an informal evening of eats and conversation. Event runs from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Tepper Connect: 1:1 Admissions Conversations
Bogotá, Colombia
October 12
Connect with an admissions officer at The Artisan D.C. Hotel for an informal chat about the program and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for 8am; 8:20am; 8:40am; 9am; 9:20am; 9:40am; and 10am
Tepper Connect: 1:1 Admissions Conversations
Bogotá, Colombia
October 13
Connect with an admissions officer at The Artisan D.C. Hotel for an informal chat about the program and the admissions process. Sessions are scheduled for 8am; 8:20am; 8:40am; 9am; 9:20am; 9:40am; and 10am.
Tepper in Bogotá: Connect with Students & Admissions
Bogotá, Colombia
October 13
Meet fellow prospective students, current students, and a member of the Tepper admissions team at Momentino Wine Bar for an informal evening of eats and conversation. Event runs from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Columbia Business School
MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat
New York City, NY
Meet with current CBS students and get your admissions questions answered. Scheduled for October 5 from 9:45 to 11:45am, October 8 from 1:45 to 3:45, and October 28 from 5:45 to 7:45pm.
The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Chicago
Chicago, IL
October 8
Get an overview of the MBA application process, followed by an alumni panel moderated by Michael Robinson, Assistant Dean of Engagement. Event takes place at
Callahan Capital Partners from 6 to 8pm.
Specialized Master’s + Deferred MBA Connection
New York City, NY
October 8
Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, Columbia Business School, Duke Fuqua School of Business, MIT Sloan School of Management, UCLA Anderson School of Management, UC Berkeley Haas, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, and Yale School of Management invite undergraduate students and recent graduates to Henry R Kravis Hall from 6:30 to 8pm to hear from admissions representatives on specialized master’s degrees, deferred enrollment, and the admissions process.
MBA Campus Visit: Inclusion at CBS
New York, NY
October 9
Open to all prospective MBA students, this campus visit honors National LGBTQ+ History Month with a campus visit featuring Cluster Q, CBS’s LGBTQ+ Student Led Affinity Club, to discuss how the MBA celebrates inclusion, in addition to a presentation from the admissions team on the program and application process, a lecture, and campus tour. Scheduled from 1:15 to 4:30pm.
Dartmouth Tuck
Tuck Coffee Chat
Philadelphia, PA, October 2; Dallas, TX, October 2; Dallas, TX, October 3; Boston, MA, October 5; Arlington, VA, October 6; São Paulo, Brazil, October 8 at 8am and 9am; Lima, Peru, Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 10; Santiago, Chile, October 13; Santiago, Chile, October 14; Lima, Peru, October 17; October 18 at 9:30am and at 11am; Bogotá, Colombia, October 20;
Join Tuck Admissions for an informal chat at a local cafe or hot spot. Times vary by locations.
Emory Goizueta
Full-Time MBA Coffee & Class Visit
Atlanta, GA
October 5, Product & Brand Management; October 19, Content Marketing; October 20, Consumer Behavior; October 26, Operations Strategy
Observe a fundamental MBA course on campus and meet current students.
Full-Time MBA Class, Coffee, & K.E.G.S. Edition
Atlanta, GA
October 8; October 29
Register to attend a special edition of the weekly Goizueta student tradition to meet with current students and learn about life on campus. Event runs from 2:15 to 6pm.
Full-Time MBA Preview Day
Atlanta, GA
October 22
Preview Day includes a student-led campus tour and a class visit. Scheduled for 10:15am to 2:15pm.
Duke Fuqua
Campus Visit
October 2; October 5; October 12;
Campus visits at Duke Fuqua offer a variety of activities based on your interests, including a campus tour and lunch, group chat with Health Sector Managementand/or a class visit, and admissions office hours. Visits are scheduled from 9:30am to 6pm.
Georgia Tech Scheller
MBA & MSMGT Class Visit
Atlanta, GA
October 12
Meet and greet with current Scheller students and admissions staff, followed by a class visit to Leading People and Organizations with Prof. Tiffany Johnson James. Scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
MBA & MSMGT Class visit
Atlanta, GA
October 18
Meet and greet with current Scheller students and admissions staff, followed by a class visit to Product Planning with Prof. Tim Halloran. Scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Harvard Business School
Experience the HBS Case Method: Class Visits
Boston, MA
On Select Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays throughout October, come to HBS for a live class. Only one visit is available per visitor per year, and you must report to admissions 15-20 minutes before start time. You are expected to stay for the duration of the class, so plan accordingly. Times vary.
MBA Program Open House
Boston, MA
October 2; October 9; October 22
Join the HBS MBA Admissions team for a campus tour and comprehensive MBA Program information session. Open houses are scheduled from 3 to 5pm.
Indiana Kelley
Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA Campus Visit
October 5
Bloomington, IN
Visits to the Kelley campus include a class visit, a building tour, lunch with current MBA students, and a counseling session or an admissions interview. Visit is scheduled from 10am to 2:15pm.
London Business School
Coffee Chats
Bucharest, Romania, October 1; Seoul, South Korea, October 1 and October 3; Tokyo, Japan, October 3, October 5 October 6 and October 7; Vienna, Austria, October 7; Zurich, Switzerland, October 8; Frankfurt, Germany, October 9; Paris, France, October 9, and October 10; Milan, Italy, October 16; Montreal, Canada, October 19; Toronto, Canada, October 21; Accra, Ghana, October 22; New York City, NY, October 23; Santiago, Chile, October 23; Lagos, Nigeria, October 24; Boston, MA, October 25; Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 26; Nairobi, Kenya, October 27; Sao Paolo, Brazil, October 28; Munich, Germany, October 29;
LBS Staff are offering one-on-one opportunities to discuss your goals, career aspirations, and the admissions process. After registration, send your CV, the city, and your preferred time and they will confirm your appointment and send you the location via email. Chats are scheduled between 9am and 5pm.
Meet LBS
Seoul, South Korea, October 1; Tokyo, Japan, October 5; Santiago, Chile, October 23; Sao Paolo, Brazil, October 28;
Join members of the admissions team and connect with local alumni for a presentation and networking. Times vary by location.
MBA On Campus Talk and Tour
London, UK
October 2
Tour the LBS campus with admissions, recruitment staff, and student ambassadors, and have your questions about the program answered. Scheduled from 2:15 to 4pm
Campus Tour with MBA Student Ambassadors
London, UK
October 9; October 16; October 23;
Designed for prospective MBA students, attendees can connect with an MBA Student Ambassador for a tour around campus. Scheduled for 2 to 2:45pm
Degree Programmes Open Evening
London, UK
October 22
Connect with members of the Recruitment & Admissions Teams and the wider LBS community to learn more about what to expect from the admissions process, how to submit a strong application and key application deadlines. After the presentations, stay for food, drinks, and networking. Scheduled from 6 to 9pm.
Women’s Brunch in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
October 24
Meet members of the admissions team at Hyatt Centric Las Condes from 10am to noon for a meal and learn about the degree programs.
Discover London Business School
Buenos Aires, Argentina
October 26
Meet the Recruitment & Admissions team at La Cantina Casa Lucia for a networking lunch. Scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30pm.
Women’s Breakfast in Sao Paolo
Sao Paolo, Brazil
October 29
Meet members of the Recruitment & Admissions team at Seen Restaurant and Bar for breakfast. Scheduled for 7:30 to 9am.
Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross FTMBA Campus Visit Feat. Sanger Leadership Center
Ann Arbor, MI
October 2
Get to know the Michigan Ross Admissions team, current full-time MBA students, the city of Ann Arbor, and learn more about the Sanger Leadership Center. Scheduled for 10am to 3:30pm
Michigan Ross FTMBA Campus Visit – Dual Degree
Ann Arbor, MI
October 30
Meet current students and members of the admissions team for a program presentation, lunch with current students followed by a panel, campus tour, and networking. Scheduled from 2:30 to 6pm.
MIT Sloan
MBA Class Visit Program • 10:00 AM Class
Cambridge, MA
October 6; October 7; October 14; October 20; October 21;
Attend a class, speak with admissions representatives, and meet the Sloan community over lunch. The specific class will be shared at check-in, as availability varies by day.
MBA Class Visit Program • 1:00 PM Class
Cambridge, MA
October 6; October 7; October 14; October 20; October 21;
Attend a class, speak with admissions representatives, and meet the Sloan community over lunch. The specific class will be shared at check-in, as availability varies by day.
MIT Sloan on the Road
London UK
October 6
Meet admissions representatives and local alumni at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House to share tips on getting through the application process and their experiences in the two-year MBA, dual-degree Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), and MIT Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) for mid-career professionals. Event runs from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Community and Culture at MIT Sloan: Pride Visit Day
Cambridge, MA
October 8
Attend a class, hear from the Admissions team, and connect with current students and staff over lunch. The specific class will be shared at check-in, as availability varies by day. Scheduled for 9:30am to 1pm.
Community and Culture: Women’s Visit Day
Cambridge, MA
October 16
Attend a class, hear from the Admissions team, meet faculty, and sit for a Lunch AMA with Sloan Women in Management (SWIM) members. The specific class will be shared at check-in, as availability varies by day. Scheduled for 9:30am to 1pm.
Community and Culture: Veterans Visit Day
Cambridge, MA
October 19
Attend a class, hear from the Admissions team, and connect with current students and staff over lunch. The specific class will be shared at check-in, as availability varies by day. Scheduled for 9:30am to 1pm.
MIT Sloan Visit Program
Cambridge, MA
October 23
earn about the MBA program, dual-degree Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) for mid-career professionals, and Specialized Master’s programs, including the Master of Finance (MFin) and Master of Business Analytics (MBAn). The visit includes an Admissions Overview with Q&A and a guided campus tour. Scheduled from 11:30am to 1pm.
Northwestern Kellogg
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Evanston, IL
October 2; October 9; October 16
Your Kellogg campus visit includes a mock class, Q&A with admissions, current student panel, student-led tour, and an optional lunch with current students. Scheduled for 8:45am to 1:30pm.
Kellogg Preview Day
Evanston, IL
October 23
Visit campus and chat with Dean Cornelli, participate in Interactive sessions on academics, admissions, careers, and student life, attend a live masterclass with a Kellogg professor and a networking reception with current students and fellow prospective applicants. Scheduled from 11am to 5pm.
NYU Stern
Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A
New York, NY
October 1; October 5; October 8; October 15; October 19; October 22; October 26; October 29
Get a guided tour of Stern while you learn about the student experience and career resources. Registration is required; it is recommended to visit the website beforehand. Scheduled from 4:30 to 6pm
SMU Cox
Information Session for All MBA/MS Programs
Dallas, TX
October 13
Join representatives of the SMU Cox part-time, full-time, and specialized master’s graduate admissions team for a comprehensive overview of the programs, application process, and more. Scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Stanford GSB
GSB Campus Visit Day
Stanford, CA
October 2; October 5; October 9; October 12; October 16; October 19; October 26; October 30
Designed for prospective students, visitors can observe a live MBA class, chat with students in the MBA and/or MSx programs, and tour the GSB campus. Some visits include a drop in opportunity with admissions. Events begin with the class visit at 9:30am and agenda varies by date.
UCLA Anderson
UCLA Anderson MBA Information Session
Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 10
Meet admissions staff and local alumni from 10 to 11:45am at Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima to learn about the Anderson MBA program, admissions, and career options.
Discover Anderson: A Special Open House
Los Angeles, CA
October 17
Meet admissions leadership and the school dean for a day of presentations and panels on the MBA program, opportunities to meet with current students and alumni, and a networking lunch. Scheduled for 8:30am to 1:30pm.
The Wharton School
Discover Wharton
Philadelphia, PA
October 16
Spend a day at Wharton
Experience a day at Wharton learning about the program and community through class visits, interactive sessions, and conversations with students and admissions staff. Event runs from 10am to 4:30pm.
Campus Visit Program
Philadelphia, PA
October 22; October 23; October 26; October 29
Meet current students, tour campus, and sit in on a student panel/Q&A. Most dates also include a class visit. Visits are scheduled from 10:30am to 4pm.
UT Austin McCombs
Texas McCombs: Multi-Program & School Meetup
Austin, TX
October 1
Join admissions representatives from Texas McCombs Full-Time MBA and Weekend MBA at Dallas programs, along with Dartmouth Tuck, Berkeley Haas, Vanderbilt Owen, and UVA Darden, for an evening of networking and conversation. Event runs from 5:30 to 7pm.
Full-Time MBA In-Person Campus Visit
Austin, TX
On Mondays and Thursdays throughout October, prospective applicants can visit with current McCombs students, tour campus, have lunch, and observe a call (subject to availability). Visits are scheduled from 11am to 4pm.
Group Chat with a Full-Time MBA Student
Austin, TX
October 7; October 14; October 21; October 28
Join a current Full-Time MBA student on campus for a small group chat to learn about the program, the application process, and campus life. Chats are scheduled to begin at 9:15am.
Discover McCombs: Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Austin, TX
October 23
Spend an immersive day on campus that includes lunch with current students, a mock class, program overview with admissions, a Q&A panel, and a casual networking session. Scheduled from noon to 4pm.
UVA Darden
Darden MBA Coffee Chat
Bangkok, Thailand
October 6
Meet Professor Bobby Parmar at Ruamrudee Village for an informal conversation with Darden alums and fellow prospective students. Scheduled from 6 to 7pm.
Darden MBA Chat
Atlanta, GA
October 8
Meet Catie Yeilding, Director of Admissions at Twelve Downtown for a small group conversation with other prospective students to learn more about the application process and case method. Scheduled from 8 to 8:45am.
Friday Chat and Tour
Charlottesville, VA
October 9; October 16; October 23
Join a member of the Admissions Committee for a small group chat and a tour of the Darden Grounds. Scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30am.
Day With Darden
Charlottesville, VA
October 25-26
Visit the campus to spend time with current students, tour the grounds, sit in on admissions and financial aid presentations, and enjoy meals and activities. Attendees will be paired with a student host to observe a class.
Vanderbilt Owen
MBA Campus Visit
Nashville, TN
October 5; October 26
Accompany an Owen student to class, join a group chat, meet with representatives from the Career Center, Academic and Student Affairs and Leadership Development Teams, take a tour and sit for a Q& A with the MBA Recruiting and Admissions team. Scheduled for 11am to 3pm.
Washington Foster
Foster MBA Women’s Brunch
Seattle, WA
October 11
Designed for prospective applicants to the Full-Time and Evening MBA programs of all identities, this is a gathering of women of all career stages and backgrounds to network and share experiences. Free professional headshots will be offered after the event. Scheduled for 9am to noon.
Yale SOM
Yale School of Management Campus Visit
New Haven, CT
October 5; October 8; October 12; October 29
Tour campus, connect with current Yale students, and get your questions answered by an admissions officer. Scheduled from 9:30am to 3pm
MBA Fairs, Tours, and Festivals
Top Business Schools Present
Washington, D.C., October 5; Charlotte, NC, October 6; Atlanta, GA, October 7;
Join admissions officers from nearly a dozen top MBA programs for a live panel discussion about the application process and a networking fair All events are scheduled in the evening and are exclusively in-person.
The MBA Tour
London, UK, October 3; San Diego, CA, October 13; Palo Alto, CA, October 15; Miami, FL, October 24; Charlotte, NC, October 27;
The GMAC-sponsored MBA Tour includes over two dozen business schools in 11 cities throughout July. Meet admissions decision-makers, get valuable application advice, and network with other candidates. Times vary by location.
SEED MBA Fair
Accra, Ghana, October 22; Lagos, Nigeria, October 24; Nairobi, Kenya, October 27;
Meet representatives from top-ranked North American business schools. The fair is scheduled for four and a half hours; times vary by location.
Consortium MAPS (MBA Application Preparation Seminar)
Chicago, IL, October 7
Consortium’s MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) lets potential MBA applicants learn about the Consortium’s member schools, the application process, Consortium funding opportunities, the benefits of Consortium membership, and the opportunity to network with admission representatives from member schools and meet Consortium alumni and current students.
Access MBA
Philadelphia, PA, October 1; New York City, NY, October 3; Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 8; Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 10; Santiago, Chile, October 13; Columbus, Ohio, October 14; Quito, Ecuador, October 15; Lima, Peru, October 17; Bogota, Colombia, October 20; Medellin, Colombia, October 22; Mexico City, Mexico, October 24; Monterrey, Mexico, October 27;
Access MBA offers One-to-One Meetings with admissions directors from dozens of top business schools (with no fee!)
QS Discover’s Top MBA Discover and Connect
Paris, France, October 10; Atlanta, GA, October 15; Charlotte, NC, October 17; London, UK, OCtober 24; Munich, Germany, October 29
Designed for working professionals, this event is free and offers the opportunity to network with admissions staff and prospective applicants from around a dozen of the world’s top business schools (varies by location).
Reminder: pre-registration is generally required for MBA events. Events are subject to change, so be sure to check the schools’ websites.
