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 final round deadlines have passed for fall 2026 intake, and in anticipation of admits making decisions on where to go and future applicants taking time during the summer season to check out potential schools, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. See below for what’s happening in June.
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.
June 2026 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 June events.
Berkeley Haas
Columbia Business School
Dartmouth Tuck
Duke Fuqua
Emory Goizueta
Georgia Tech Scheller
Harvard Business School
London Business School
MIT Sloan
Northwestern Kellogg
NYU Stern
SMU Cox
Stanford GSB
UCLA Anderson
The Wharton School
UT Austin McCombs
UVA Darden
Yale SOM
MBA Fairs
Berkeley Haas
Meet Ups
San Jose, CA, June 15; Palo Alto, CA, June 18; Oakland, CA, June 23; Sacramento, CA, June 24, 2026
Meet a member of the Haas admissions team for a casual chat and networking session over coffee. Scheduled for mornings; times vary by location.
Columbia Business School
MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat
New York, NY
June 4; June 8; June 11; June 22;
Meet with current CBS students and get your admissions questions answered. Morning sessions begin at 9:45am, afternoon sessions at 1:45pm.
Dartmouth Tuck
Tuck Coffee Chat
Seattle, WA
June 2, 2026
Meet a Tuck admissions representative for a cup of coffee at Fulcrum Café for an informal chat. Scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30am.
Duke Fuqua
Duke Fuqua MBA Information Session
Tokyo, Japan
June 7, 2026
Join Duke’s Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Brown at Granpark Conference Room 302 to learn more about the MBA program, get admissions tips, network with alumni, and ask questions. Partners are welcome to join. Scheduled for 1pm
Coffee Chat with Admissions
Tokyo, Japan
June 9 at 8am; 12pm; and 6pm
Join Duke’s Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Brown at InterContinental the Strings Tokyo by IHG for a group chat to learn more about the program.
Faculty on the Move: A Fireside Chat with Professor David Ridley
Tokyo, Japan
June 10, 2026
Professor David Ridley sits down with Duke Fuqua alumnus Masahiko Shimizu at the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel to discuss Fuqua’s academic rigor, collaborative culture, and global community. Scheduled from 7 to 9pm.
Coffee Chat with Admissions
Seoul, South Korea
June 16 at 9am, 12pm, and 6pm
Join Duke’s Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Brown at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas for a group chat to learn more about the program.
Emory Goizueta
Business School Tour
Atlanta, GA
June 5; June 12; June 26, 2026
Get a tour of Goizueta’s campus. Scheduled for 12pm.
Georgia Tech Scheller
Women in Business Happy Hour
Atlanta, GA
June 25, 2026
Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business invites guests for a happy hour at Apotheos Coffee Midtown to network with Women in Business and learn more about the Full-time and Evening MBA programs over drinks and light bites. Event runs from 6 to 8pm.
Harvard Business School
HBS Information Session
Miami, FL, June 1; Atlanta, Ga, June 2; Los Angeles, CA, June 9; San Diego, CA, June 11
Join HBS admissions team members and local alumni to learn more about life at HBS and the application process.Times vary by location.
Harvard Graduate School Information Session
Washington, D.C.
June 24, 2026
Network with local alumni and meet members of the admissions team at the National Press Club for a panel and fair featuring Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School. Event begins at 6pm.
MBA Program Open House
Boston, MA
June 8; June 26, 2026
Join the MBA Admissions team for a campus tour and comprehensive MBA Program information session. Open houses are scheduled from 1 to 2:30pm.
London Business School
Campus Tour with an MBA Student Ambassador
London, UK
June 5; June 12; June 19, 2026
Designed for prospective MBA students, attendees can connect with a member of the LBS Recruitment and Admissions team or an MBA Student Ambassador for a tour around campus. Scheduled for 2 to 2:45pm.
Coffee Chats
Philadelphia, PA, June 10; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 10; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 12, 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.
MBA On Campus Talk and Tour
London, UK
June 26, 2026
Meet members of the Recruitment & Admissions Team in a small group setting to learn about the MBA and One-year MBA programs. Event runs from 2:30pm to 4pm.
MIT Sloan
MIT Sloan Visit Program
Cambridge, MA
June 12; June 22; June 9, 2026
Learn about the Sloan 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 to 11am.
Northwestern Kellogg
Full-Time MBA Campus Visit
Evanston, IL
June 1, 2026
Get a student-led tour of the Kellogg campus, experience a mock class, Q&A with admissions, current student panel and an optional lunch. Scheduled from 8:45am to 1:30pm.
Kellogg in Chicago: Full-Time MBA Faculty Masterclass + Networking
Chicago, IL
June 10, 2026
Meet a Kellogg faculty member at Northwestern University Feinberg School for a masterclass that gives you a feel for what it’s like to be in a Kellogg classroom followed by a casual networking reception with alumni and admissions officers. Scheduled for 6 to 8pm.
Kellogg in New York City: Full-Time MBA Faculty + Networking
New York, NY
June 10, 2026
Meet a Kellogg faculty member at The Mezzanine for a masterclass that gives you a feel for what it’s like to be in a Kellogg classroom followed by a casual networking reception with alumni and admissions officers. Scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Kellogg in Boston: Full-Time MBA Faculty Masterclass + Networking
Boston, MA
June 11, 2026
Meet a Kellogg faculty member at Bain & Company for a masterclass that gives you a feel for what it’s like to be in a Kellogg classroom followed by a casual networking reception with alumni and admissions officers. Scheduled for 6 to 8pm.
NYU Stern
Stern MBA Visit: Information Session, Tour, and Q & A
New York, NY
June 1; June 15; June 29, 2026
Get a tour of the Stern campus, learn more about the program, and get your questions answered. June 1 visit is scheduled for 4pm, all other visits are scheduled for 4:30 to 6pm.
SMU Cox
Information Session for All MBA/MS Programs
Dallas, TX
June 17, 2026
Meet representatives of the SMU Cox part-time, full-time, and specialized master’s graduate admissions teams for a comprehensive overview of your program of interest, application process, and the advantage of earning your MBA or MS degree at Cox. Event runs 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Stanford GSB
MBA/MSx Information Session
London, UK, June 8; Tokyo, Japan, June 12; Seoul, South Korea, June 15; Bangkok, Thailand, June 20; Singapore, June 22; Beijing China, June 24; Shanghai China, June 29, 2026
Meet Stanford representatives from 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. Times vary based on location.
MBA Information Session
New York, NY
June 9, 2026
Join an admissions officer at McKinsey & Company for an overview of the MBA program and admissions process, get your questions answered, and hear from local alumni. Scheduled from 7 to 9pm.
MBA Information Session for College and Graduate Students
Tokyo, Japan
June 11, 2026
Join an admissions officer at Ito International Research Center for an overview of the MBA program and admissions process, get your questions answered, and hear from local alumni. Designed especially for college and graduate students, runs from 7 to 9pm.
MBA/MSx Application Workshop
Tokyo, Japan, June 13; Seoul, South Korea, June 16; Bangkok, Thailand, June 20; Beijing, China, June 25; Shanghai China, June 30, 2026
Join a Stanford admissions officer to learn more about the GSB and the application process. This event is designed for those applying to business school in the next one to two years. Times vary by location.
Meet an MBA Admissions Officer
Singapore
June 23, 2026
A Stanford admissions officer in an informal chat and Q&A.There is an early session at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore from 8 to 8:45am and a 9am session.
UCLA Anderson
Authentically Anderson: Campus Visit
Los Angeles, CA
June 1; June 3, 2026
Anderson’s Campus Visits may include group information sessions, class visits, coffee chats, or other on-campus activities. You’re required to choose one or more to register for the event. Times vary based on your selection.
The Wharton School
Learn About the Lauder Institute: In-Person Chat with Colleen France
Paris, France, June 2; Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 4; Barcelona, Spain, June 8, 2026
Join Colleen France, Director of Student Services at The Lauder Institute, for a coffee chat 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. Chats are scheduled for 3 to 6pm local time.
UT Austin McCombs
Group Chat with Full-Time MBA Admissions
Philadelphia, PA, June 10; Atlanta, GA, June 26, 2026
Join Full-Time McCombs MBA Admissions from the Dallas campus for a group chat in a relaxed, conversational setting. Before the event, it is recommended you attend an info session or watch a pre-recorded session to learn more about the program. Times vary by location
Discover McCombs: MBA at Dallas Campus Visit
Dallas, TX, June 13; June 26, 2026
Visit campus for a Q&A with Admissions and Career Management, lunch with current students, and a class visit. Saturday the 13th begins at 3pm; the event on the 26th begins at 11am.
Discover McCombs: MBA at Houston Campus Visit
Houston, TX, June13; June 26, 2026
Visit the Houston campus for a Q&A with Admissions and Career Management covering the application process and career resources, connect with current students, and sit in on an MBA class. Scheduled for 11am to 3pm.
UVA Darden
Darden MBA Coffee Chat
Boston, MA, June 2; New York City, NY, June 3; Arlington, VA, June 4;
Join Darden faculty members for an informal gathering to learn about academics, recruiting, and helpful tips for preparing a strong future application. Times vary by location.
Friday Chat and Tour
Charlottesville, VA
June 5; June 12, 2026
Join a member of the Admissions Committee for a small group chat and a tour of the Darden Grounds. Tours begin at 9:30am.
Yale SOM
Yale SOM London Reception
London, UK
June 6, 2026
Meet a member of the Yale SOM Admissions Committee and the Co-Leaders of the Yale SOM London Alumni Chapter at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane for a presentation followed by a networking reception. Scheduled for 2 to 3:30pm.
MBA Fairs, Tours, and Festivals
Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 4, 2026
Meet top international business schools at an intentionally small, highly structured curated interactive fair featuring a dozen schools and testing organizations.
Top Business Schools Present
London, UK, June 1; Paris, France, June 2; Madrid, Spain, June 3; Milan, Italy, June 4; Philadelphia, PA, June 8; Denver, CO, June 22; Salt Lake City, UT, June 23, 2026
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 Connection
Seattle, Washington, June 3, 2026
Seven of the world’s top MBA programs come together at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for a panel discussion and networking fair 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.
