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. Most schools are in their final round for fall 2026 intake, and in anticipation of admits making decisions on where to go, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. See below for what’s happening in April.
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.
April 2026 MBA Events
Be sure to check schools’ calendars for updates.
Click on the following list to jump to your target school’s in-person events coming this month:
Berkeley Haas
Chicago Booth
CMU Tepper
Cornell S.C. Johnson
Dartmouth Tuck
Duke Fuqua
Emory Goizueta
Georgia Tech Scheller
Harvard Business School
Indiana Kelley
London Business School
MIT Sloan
NYU Stern
Stanford GSB
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
April 1; April 6; April 8; April 13; April 15, 2026
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.
Chicago Booth
Campus Visit
Chicago, IL
On Mondays and Thursdays throughout April, visit Booth’s campus for a class visit, office hours with Admissions, a building tour, and lunch with Booth students. Scheduled from 8am to 4:30pm.
CMU Tepper
MBA Campus Visit
Pittsburgh, PA
April 2; April 6; April 9; April 13, 2026
Campus visits include a Q&A session led by Tepper’s Admissions team, a tour, complimentary lunch with current students, and a class observation. Visits are scheduled from noon to 3:30pm.
Cornell S.C. Johnson
Johnson 2YR MBA Coffee & Convos
Ithaca, NY
April 6; April 9; April 13; April 20; April 23; April 27; April 30, 2026
Meet S.C. Johnson Admissions Ambassadors (current students) for coffee or tea at Sage Hall for an informal group discussion about the MBA program and life in Ithaca.
Convos are scheduled for 9am or noon.
Class Visit: Organizational Change & Sustainability
Ithaca, NY
April 6; April 13; April 27, 2026
Register to sit in on an essential MBA class, scheduled for 10:10 to 11:25am.
Class Visit: Strategy & Consulting Practicum
Ithaca, NY
April 6; April 13; April 20; April 27, 2026
Register to sit in on an essential MBA class, scheduled for 2:55 to 4:10pm.
Class Visit: Financial Statement Analysis
Ithaca, NY
April 9; April 23; April 30, 2026
10:10 to 11:25pm
Class Visit: Management Presentations
Ithaca, NY
April 9; April 23; April 30, 2026
1:25 to 2:40pm
Johnson Two-Year MBA Sage Social
Ithaca, NY
April 9; April 23; April 30, 2026
Held on Thursdays in the Dyson Atrium at Sage Hall, the Sage Social is an opportunity to connect with students, faculty, staff, and their families alongside the finest food and drink Ithaca has to offer. Event runs 4:15 to 5:45pm
Dartmouth Tuck
Tuck Campus Visit
Hanover, NH
April 13; April 20; April 27, 2026
Designed for prospective and admitted Tuck students, campus visits include a tour and Q&A. Visits begin at 8am.
Duke Fuqua
Daytime MBA Campus Visit
Durham, NC
April 6; April 13, 2026
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 Management, admissions office hours, and a class visit. Campus visits are scheduled from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Emory Goizueta
Full-Time MBA Lunch and Tour
Atlanta, GA
April 3, 2026
Tour the Goizueta campus and have lunch with current MBA students to learn more about the program. Scheduled for 11:15am.
Full-Time MBA Class, Coffee & KEGS
Atlanta, GA
April 9, 2026
Attend an MBA class, followed by a coffee and tour of the business school. Your visit conclude with K.E.G.S. (Keeping Everyone at Goizueta Social).
Georgia Tech Scheller
MBA & MSMGT Class Visits
Atlanta, GA
April 7, 2026
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 Leadership Development class with Prof. Saba Colakoglu. Scheduled for 6pm to 8:30pm.
Harvard Business School
MBA Class Visit
Boston, MA
On Select Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays throughout April, 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
April 3; April 10; April 24, 2026
Join the 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
Bloomington, IN
April 6; April 20; April 27
Come to the Kelley campus for a class visit, tour, lunch with current students, and a counseling session or an admissions interview. Scheduled for 10am to 2:25pm
London Business School
Coffee Chats
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 7 and April 8; Tokyo, Japan, April 10; Washington, D.C., April 22; New York City, April 24; Toronto, Canada, April 29, 2026
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 (local time)
Campus Tour with an MBA Student Ambassador
London, UK
April 10; April 17; April 24, 2026
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
Meet LBS
Tokyo, Japan
April 10, 2026
Meet members of the LBS Recruitment & Admissions team and alumni at Palace Hotel Tokyo for a networking and information session. Scheduled from 6:30 to 9pm.
MIT Sloan
MBA Class Visit Program
Cambridge, MA
April 1; April 8, 2026
Attend a class, speak with admissions representatives, and meet the Sloan community over lunch. The specific class will be shared at check-in, and availability varies by day, so it’s recommended you arrive early. Class is at 10am.
MIT Sloan Visit Program
Cambridge, MA
April 17, 2026
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 campus tour. Scheduled from 9:30 to 11am.
NYU Stern
Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A
New York, NY
On Mondays and Thursdays in April, Get a tour of the Stern campus, learn more about the program, and get your questions answered. All visits are scheduled for 4:30 to 6pm
Stanford GSB
MBA/MSx Information Session
London, Uk
April 13, 2026
Meet with representatives from Stanford at McKinsey & Company for an overview of both the Stanford MBA Program and the Stanford MSx Program for experienced leaders, followed by a panel discussion featuring the perspectives of alumni from both programs. Upon registration, you will receive information to review prior to the session. Scheduled for 7 to 9pm.
The Wharton School
Campus Visit Program
Philadelphia, PA
April 2, 2026
Meet current Wharton students and tour campus, and sit in on a student panel/Q&A. Most dates also include a class visit. Visits begin at 11am.
UT Austin McCombs
Group Chat with a Full-Time MBA Student
Austin, TX
On select Wednesdays, McCombs offers coffee with current students, typically featuring a student organization that is highlighting an upcoming event. Tours are also available if time allows. Chats are scheduled at 9:15am.
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Austin, TX
On most Mondays and Thursdays throughout April, McCombs offers campus visits that include lunch with a student, class visit, tour, and chat with admissions. Visits begin at 11am.
Group Chat with Full-Time MBA Admissions
Boston, MA, April 7; San Francisco, CA, April 7; New York, NY, April 8; Los Angeles, CA, April 8; Washington, D.C. April 9; San Diego, CA, April 9; Chicago, IL, April 13; Denver, CO, April 14, 2026
Meet Full-Time MBA Admissions for a group chat in a relaxed, conversational setting where you can ask about application strategy, student life, or career support. Attendees are encouraged to attend an info session or watch a pre-recorded session to learn more about the program. Times vary by location.
McCombs in Houston: Lunch & Learn
Houston, TX
April 7, 2026
Enjoy a lunch & mock class with fellow applicants, admissions staff, and MBA Associate Dean and Accounting Professor, Urooj Khan, from noon to 1:15.
Discover McCombs: MBA at Dallas Campus Visit
Dallas, TX
April 11; April 24, 2026
Visit campus for a Q&A with Admissions and Career Management, lunch with current students, and a class visit. Event times vary by date.
UVA Darden
Friday Chat and Tour
Charlottesville, VA
April 10; April 24, 2026
Join a member of the Admissions Committee for a small group chat and a tour of the Darden Grounds. Scheduled for 9:30 to 10:15am.
Vanderbilt Owen
Vanderbilt MBA On Campus Visit
Nashville, TN
April 9; April 20, 2026
Visit the Owen campus for a tour, lunch with current students, Q&A with MBA Recruiting and Admissions, and a class visit. Scheduled from 11am to 3pm.
Washington Foster
Full-Time MBA Shadow Days
Seattle, WA
April 2, AM Session / PM Session; April 21, 2026 AM Session / PM Session
Foster offers a morning session and an afternoon session for Shadow Days. Get a tour of campus, a Q&A with an MBA Admissions Counselor, have lunch, and attend a class.
Yale SOM
Campus Visit
New Haven, CT
April 9; April 13; April 23; April 27, 2026
Tour the SOM campus, connect with current students, and get your questions answered by an admissions officer. Scheduled from 9:30am to 3pm.
MBA Fairs, Tours, and Festivals
Access MBA
Shanghai, China, April 9; Beijing, China, April 11; Manila, Philippines, April 13; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, April 16; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18; Singapore / Republic of Singapore, April 21; Jakarta, Indonesia, April 23; Bangkok, Thailand, April 25, 2026
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
Taipei, Taiwan, April 7; Seoul, South Korea, April 14, 2026; Shenzhen, China, April 9; Shanghai, China, April 11; Beijing, China, April 12; Tokyo, Japan, April 16; Bangkok, Thailand, April 21; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 23; Jakarta, Indonesia, April 25; Singapore, April 27; Manila, Philippines, April 29, 2026
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.
