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. As second-round deadlines are approaching, schools are hosting events both on and off-campus for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for November.
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 pivoting toward application workshops and networking as the second-round of applications moves forward. See 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.
November 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.
But First…Clear Admit’s Events Series: Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs Webinar.
Scheduled for November 5 at noon EST with Carnegie Mellon Tepper Future Business Leaders, Wharton School Moelis Advance Access Program, and
UVA Darden Future Year Scholars Program (FYSP); and November 12 at noon EST with UC Berkeley Haas Accelerated Access, Chicago Booth Scholars Program, Columbia Business School Deferred Enrollment Program, Yale SOM Silver Scholars
Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience. But deferred enrollment MBA programs allow candidates to apply – and secure a seat in a future class – during their senior years of college. Is a deferred enrollment program the right fit for you?
Each hour-long panel event features representatives from leading MBA programs, breakout sessions for Q&As, and an opportunity to learn about why schools offer deferred enrollment programs and who makes a good fir for deferred enrollment. Learn more and register here!
Click on the following list to jump to your target school’s in-person events coming this month:
Berkeley Haas
Chicago Booth
CMU Tepper
Columbia Business School
Cornell Johnson
Dartmouth Tuck
Emory Goizueta
Georgetown McDonough
Georgia Tech Scheller
Harvard Business School
Indiana Kelley
London Business School
Michigan Ross
MIT Sloan
Northwestern Kellogg
NYU Stern
SMU Cox
Stanford GSB
Texas McCombs
UVA Darden
Vanderbilt Owen
The Wharton School
Washington Foster
Yale SOM
MBA Fairs
Berkeley Haas
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Berkeley, CA, November 3; November 5; November 12; November 19;
Come to the Haas campus for a tour, class visit, coffee chat with current students, lunch, Q&A with admissions and a student-led information session.Scheduled at 9am
Meet Up: Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
November 4, 2025
Join Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions Meg Roundy at Handlebar Coffee Roasters for a casual group chat and networking session for anyone interested in the Full-Time MBA, MBA for Executives, and Evening & Weekend MBA. Runs from 10am to 12pm
Veterans Visit Day
Berkeley, CA
November 6, 2025
Learn how the Haas MBA program serves veteran with a veteran student panel, class observation, and Haas Veterans Club event. Scheduled for 12:30 to 7:30pm
Austin Information Session: The Berkeley MBA
Austin, TX
Join admissions staff, current students, and alumni at the JW Marriott to learn about the Full-Time MBA, Evening & Weekend MBA, and MBA for Executives. Includes a Q&A and networking session. Scheduled for 6:30 to 8pm
Chicago Booth
Booth Live
Chicago, IL
November 7 and 8, 2025
Spend a weekend on the Booth campus for tours, admissions office visits, student panels, AMAs, mock class, and brunch with student groups! Events are scheduled starting at 10am on the 7th and 11am on the 8th.
CMU Tepper
MBA Campus Visit
Pittsburgh , PA
On Mondays in November and select Thursdays, come to the Tepper campus to attend a class, take a tour, have lunch with current students, and attend a Q&A session led by the Admissions team. Visits are scheduled for noon.
Columbia Business School
MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat
New York, NY
November 6, 2025
Learn about the CBS admissions process, chat with current students, and tour campus. Scheduled from 1:45 to 4:30pm.
Spotlight On: The CBS Community
New York, NY
November 8, 2025
Meet young alumni, get first-hand insights into the student experience, and learn more about the Full-Time MBA admissions process. Event runs from 9:30am to 5pm.
Miami Small Group Conversation
Miami, FL
November 11, 2025
Take time out during the Top Business Schools Present fair to meet with Julia Loewer, Assistant Director of Admissions at the Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell. Slots available at 1pm; 1:45pm; and 2:30pm.
Charlotte Small Group Conversation
Charlotte, NC
November 12, 2025
Take time out during the Top Business Schools Present fair to meet with Julia Loewer, Assistant Director of CBS Admissions at the Moxy Charlotte Downtown. Slots available at 2pm; 2:45pm; and 3:30pm.
MBA Campus Visit
New York, NY
November 14, 2025
Hear from the Admissions team and current students, visit classes, tour campus, and learn about financial aid. Scheduled for 1:15 to 5pm.
MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat
New York, NY
November 19 from 5:45 to 7:45pm; and November 24, 2025 from 9:45am to noon
Learn about the admissions process, chat with current students, and tour campus.
Cornell S.C. Johnson
Johnson 2YR MBA Coffee & Convos
Ithaca, NY
November 3; November 6; November 10; November 13; November 17; November 20, 2025;
Join Admissions Ambassadors and current Johnson students over coffee or tea to network and learn about life in Ithaca and the MBA program. Times vary by date.
Class Visit: Leaders in Emerging Markets
Ithaca, NY
November 3; November 10; November 17; and November 24, 2025
Class is from 2:55pm to 4:10pm
Class Visit: Strategies for Sustainability
Ithaca, NY
November 3; November 10; November 17; November 24, 2025
Class is from 10:10am to 11:25am
Class Visit: AI & Society
Ithaca, NY
November 6; November 13; November 20, 2025
Class is from 11:40am to 12:55pm
Class Visit: Applied Operations Strategy
Ithaca, NY
November 6; November 13; November 20, 2025
Class is from 2:55pm to 4:10pm
Dartmouth Tuck
Tuck Campus Visit
Hanover, NH
November 3; November 10; November 17; November 24, 2025
Designed for prospective and admitted Tuck students, campus visits include a tour and Q&A. Visits begin at 8am.
Emory Goizueta
Inside Goizueta: An MBA Preview Event
Atlanta, GA
November 7, 2025
Learn about the Goizueta MBA program from 3 to 5:30pm.
Full-Time MBA Class Visit: Operations Strategy
Atlanta, Ga
November 10, 2025
Class is from 12:45 to 1:15pm
Full-Time MBA Coffee & Tour with an Ambassador
Atlanta, GA
November 10; November 11; November 13; November 18; November 20;
Tour campus and get your questions answered by an MBA program ambassador over coffee. Times vary by date
Full-Time MBA Class Visit: Core Finance
Atlanta, GA
November 11; November 13; November 18; November 20
Class is 8:15 to 9:45am.
Full-Time MBA Information Session with Lunch and Tour
Atlanta, GA
November 14, 2025
Learn about the program, life on campus, and have lunch with current students.
From 11:15am to 2:15pm
Georgetown McDonough
Save the Date: MBA Information Session
Washington, D.C.
November 18, 2025
Join the Georgetown McDonough Admissions team for an information session on the Full-time and Flex MBA programs. Hear from an admissions advisor and current students, and learn about the application process. Attendees are eligible to receive an application fee reduction code for the current application cycle. Event is scheduled for 6 to 7:45pm
Georgia Tech Scheller
MSMGT & MBA Preview: Class Visit
Atlanta, GA
November 5, 2025
Visit the Scheller campus for networking, an info session about the MBA and MSMGT programs, meet and greet with current students and admissions staff, and an opportunity to sit in on Emerging Technologies taught by Professor Eric Overby. Scheduled for 1:30pm
MSMGT & MBA Preview: Class Visit
Atlanta, GA
November 20
Visit the Scheller campus for networking, an info session about the MBA and MSMGT programs, meet and greet with current students and admissions staff, and an opportunity to sit in on Operations Strategy taught by Professor Vinod Singhal. Scheduled for 5:30pm
Harvard Business School
Experience the HBS Case Method: Class Visit
Cambridge, MA
On Select Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays in November, 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.
The HBS MBA Experience: Insights from Alumni in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
November 4, 2025
Meet Professor Andy Zelleke, Faculty Member and Chair of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Research Center, and Riad Armanious (MBA 2008), CEO of EVA Pharma at the Edge Innovation Center for an information session on the case method and the HBS experience followed by a panel discussion featuring HBS alumni. Check-in begins at 6:30 pm.
MBA Program Open House
Cambridge, MD
November 7; November 14; November 21, 2025
Join the MBA Admissions team for an engaging campus tour and comprehensive MBA Program information session. Open houses are scheduled at 3pm
HBS Information Session
Nashville, TN, November 12 and November 13; San Francisco, CA, November 13 and November 20;
Sit for an informative session on the MBA Program designed for prospective applicants to learn about the admissions process, followed by a Q&A with local HBS alumni. Times vary by location.
Indiana Kelley
Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA Campus Visit
Bloomington, IN
November 10 and November 17, 2025
Come to the Kelley campus for a class visit, tour, and a counseling session or an admissions interview.
London Business School
Coffee Chats
Hong Kong, November 3 and 4; Liverpool, UK, November 10; Manchester, November 11; Edinburgh, November 27, 2025
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 from 9am to 5pm.
Meet LBS in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
November 3, 2025
Learn about the degree programs, connect with the Recruitment & Admissions team, and network with our alumni. Scheduled for 6:30pm, location to be announced.
Campus Tour with an MBA Student Ambassador
London, UK
November 7, 2025
Designed for prospective MBA students, attendees can connect with a member of the Recruitment and Admissions team or an MBA Student Ambassador for a tour around campus. Scheduled for 2 to 2:45pm
MBA Open Day
London, UK
November 15, 2025
Designed for prospective MBA students, this is an opportunity to see LBS faculty in action, learn about the Career Centre, and hear from students and alumni. Event runs from 10am to 4pm.
Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross FTMBA Campus Visit + Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship
Ann Arbor, MI
November 21, 2025
Meet Ross students, alumni, and the admissions team at a full day campus visit that includes a tour, lunch, Q&As panels, and a presentation on the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship. Scheduled from 10am to 3pm.
MIT Sloan
Community and Culture: Veterans Visit Day
Cambridge, MA
November 3, 2025
Meet Sloan students, staff, and faculty, get an admissions overview, have lunch and an AMA with the Sloan Veterans Club, and attend a class. Class availability changes daily, you can choose at check-in. There are two sessions available: a 10am class and a 1pm class.
Networking Reception with Alumni
New York City, NY
November 4, 2025
Join admissions and local alumni for a networking reception at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC to learn about the two-year MBA, dual-degree Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), and MIT Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) for mid-career professionals. Scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30pm
Community and Culture: Class Visit Day
Cambridge, MA
November 7, 2025
Join students, staff, and faculty for a mock class with Rodrigo Verdi, Deputy Dean for Degree Programs, Teaching and Learning and Professor, Accounting, an admissions overview, and a lunch and AMA with Sloan Affinity club members. While this event is designed for prospective applicants who identify as Asian American, Black or African, Hispanic or Latinx/e, and/or First Generation and Low-Income all are welcome to attend. Event is scheduled from 9:30am to 1pm.
Sloan on the Road
Los Angeles, CA
November 11, 2025
Join admissions representatives and local alumni at Sandbourne Santa Monica for an admissions presentation alumni panel, and networking session to learn about the two-year MBA, dual-degree Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), and MIT Sloan Fellows MBA (SFMBA) for mid-career professionals. Scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Sloan Visit Program 2025
Cambridge, MA
November 21, 2025
Learn 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 9 to 11am.
Northwestern Kellogg
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Evanston, IL
November 7, 2025
Visit Kellogg’s campus for a student-led tour, a mock class, Q&A with admissions, current student panel, and an optional lunch with current students. Scheduled for 8:45am to 1:30pm
Kellogg Preview Day
Evanston, IL
November 14, 2025
Preview Day features a fireside chat with Kellogg faculty, interactive sessions on academics, admissions, careers, and student life, a live masterclass with a Kellogg professor, and networking 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
November 3; November 6; November 10; November 13; November 17; November 20
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
Stern Immersion 2025
New York, NY
November 14 – November 15, 2025
The annual Stern Immersion is co-hosted by the Association for Hispanic and Black Business Students (AHBBS), Stern Women in Business (SWIB) and OutClass. “Choose your own adventure” with opportunities for mock classes, conversations with alumni, career sessions, an Affinity Clubs Brunch, and more. Pre-events on the 14th are sent to attendees after registration, events on the 15th are scheduled from 11am to 8pm.
OutClass LGBTQ Student Club Happy Hour
New York, NY
November 14, 2025
Everyone, including allies, are welcome to join Outclass, Stern’s official organization for LGBTQ+ students, for happy hour at the historic Stonewall Inn from 5 to 7pm.
SMU Cox
Meet 1:1 with Full-Time MBA Admissions
Dallas, TX
November 6; November 20, 2025
Meet the Cox graduate admissions team on campus from 3 to 3:30pm
SMU Cox MBA & MS Fall Preview Day
Dallas, TX
November 8, 2025
Enjoy breakfast with current students, program breakout sessions for the Full-Time MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA, Online MBA, MBA Direct, and Specialized Master’s Programs, an academic sample lecture, lunch with alumni, a resource faire, campus tour, and admissions Q&A. Scheduled from 8:30am to 1pm
Stanford GSB
MBA/MSx Information Session
New York, NY
November 6, 2025
Meet Stanford GSB admissions at McKinsey & Company for an overview of the Stanford MBA Program and the Stanford MSx Program for experienced leaders, followed by a panel discussion featuring the perspectives of alumni. Scheduled from 7 to 9pm
The Wharton School
Campus Visit Program
Philadelphia, PA
November 10; November 14; November 17; November 20, 2025;
A visit to Wharton’s campus includes a student-led tour, student panel with a Q&A, and depending on the date, a class visit. Campus visits begin at 11am, agenda varies.
Learn About the Lauder Institute: In-Person Chat with Colleen France
Toronto, Canada
November 12, 2025
Meet Colleen France, Director of Student Services at The Lauder Institute, at Good Earth Coffeehouse to learn more about the Lauder joint-degree program, which combines a Wharton MBA with a Master’s in International Studies from Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. Scheduled from 2 to 4:45pm
Veteran’s Visit Day
Philadelphia, PA
November 13, 2025
Designed in collaboration with the Wharton Veterans Club, this event is for veterans exploring the transition to business school. Hear directly from Wharton student veterans, enjoy a class visit, student panels, and time with the admissions team. Scheduled for 9am to 5pm
Explore Wharton
Philadelphia, PA
November 21, 2025
Spend a day immersed in faculty-led information sessions, student panels, and networking with staff. Scheduled for 9am to 5pm
UT Austin McCombs
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Austin, TX
November 3; November 6; November 10; November 13; November 17; November 20, 2025
Visit with current students and tour Robert B. Rowling Hall, home of the Texas McCombs MBA Program, grab lunch with a current student, and observe a class. Class observations are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. Attendees will be eligible to receive an application fee waiver ($200 value) if they have not already submitted an application.Campus visits begin at 11am
Group Chat With a Full-Time MBA Student
Austin, TX
November 5, November 12; November 19, 2025
Meet a current Full-Time MBA student for a small group chat to learn about the program, application process, and living in Austin. Chats begin at 9:15am
Discover McCombs: Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Austin, TX
November 14, 2025
Spend an afternoon on campus and get a tour of the facilities, have lunch with current students, attend a mock class with faculty, hear from the admissions team, and close the day with some networking. Event runs from noon to 5:15pm.
UVA Darden
Friday Chat & Tour
Charlottesville, VA
November 7; November 14; November 21, 2025
Find out if Darden is your best fit by joining a member of the Admissions Committee for a small group chat and a tour of the Darden Grounds. Scheduled from 9:30am to 10:15am
Day with Darden
Charlottesville, VA
November 9-10; November 16-17; November 30 – December 1, 2025.
Day with Darden is a two-day agenda of networking and information sessions on and around campus with admissions, other prospective students, and current students. Attendees qualify for an application waiver. Events are scheduled from 5pm on day one to 3:30pm on day two.
Full-Time MBA Coffee Chat
Miami, FL
November 11, 2025
Meet Merav Frazier, Senior Associate Director for Global Recruitment at Darden, at Aloft Coral Gables for an informal chat over coffee to learn about the MBA program and meet other prospective students. Scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30am
Vanderbilt Owen
Vanderbilt MBA Happy Hour in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
November 3, 2025
Meet representatives of Vanderbilt’s Recruiting and Admissions office as well as alums of the Vanderbilt MBA program for an informal happy hour at Andaz Seoul Gangnam, scheduled from 5 to 7am.
Vanderbilt MBA Info Session
Tokyo, Japan
November 6, 2025
Meet representatives of Vanderbilt’s Recruiting and Admissions office as well as alums of the Vanderbilt MBA program at Congres Square Nihonbashi. Food and drinks follow the event at a location nearby.
Discover Vanderbilt Business
Nashville, TN
November 14 & 15, 2025
Discover Vanderbilt Business is a day-long event offering a mock class, insights from the Career Management Center, networking opportunities with current students, and a feel for life in Nashville. There is a welcome reception in the evening on Friday, November 14. Scheduled from 9:30 to 7:30pm.
Washington Foster
FOSTERing MBA Access
Seattle, WA
November 6 & 7, 2025
This two-day event is designed to increase awareness and access to MBA-level education in underrepresented communities through corporate treks to prominent Seattle companies, discussions with Foster MBA alumni, MBA Administrators, business leaders, and current underrepresented Foster MBA students. The event runs from 9am on Thursday to 4:30pm on Friday.
Full-Time MBA Shadow Day
Seattle, WA
November 13, 2025
Get a preview of life as an MBA at Foster accompanying current MBA students for the day. Attend a class, take a tour, have lunch, network with other prospective students, and have a Q&A session with a member of the MBA Admissions team. An AM Session from 9:30am to 1:30pm and a PM Session from 12:30 to 4pm are available.
Yale SOM
Yale School of Management Campus Visit
New Haven CT
November 3; November 6; November 10; November 17, 2025
Tour the campus and get your admissions questions answered by an Admissions Officer. Scheduled from 9:30am to 3pm
MBA Fairs, Tours, and Festivals
The MBA Connection
Philadelphia, PA, November 3; New York City, NY, November 4; Washington, D.C, November 4; Boston, MA, November 6; Nashville, TN, November 10; Dallas, TX, November 11; Houston, TX, November 13
Several of the world’s top MBA programs have come together to support you on your MBA journey. Join us to learn more about the MBA application process and to connect with Admissions Committee members from Berkeley Haas, Cornell SC Johnson, Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, NYU Stern, UVA Darden, and the Yale School of Management.
Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs
Berkeley, CA, November 13; Los Angeles, CA November 12
Find out if deferred enrollment into the MBA program is the right path for you. Each event scheduled from 5 to 7pm PST.
Top Business Schools Present
Miami, FL November 11; Charlotte, NC, November 12
Representatives from the highest-ranked business schools come together to provide overviews of their MBA programs for prospective students around the globe. Each event is scheduled for two hours and features a panel discussion with admissions staff followed by a networking reception. Participating schools and times vary by location.
The MBA + Master’s Tour
London, UK, November 8, 2025
The GMAC-sponsored MBA Tour includes over a dozen business schools. Meet admissions decision-makers, get valuable application advice, and network with other candidates. The event runs from 11am to 3pm.
Access MBA
November 12, 2025, Toronto, Canada
Access MBA offers One-to-One Meetings with admissions directors of over two dozen top business schools (with no fee!) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown from 4:30pm to 9pm.
QS Discover’s Top MBA Discover and Connect
Shanghai, China, November 1
Designed for working professionals, this event is free and offers the opportunity to network with admissions staff and prospective applicants from more than 25 of the world’s top business schools.
Reminder: pre-registration is generally required for MBA events. Events are subject to change, so be sure to check the schools’ websites.
