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. Final round deadlines have passed for fall 2026 intake, but some rolling deadlines continue. 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 July.
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.
July 2026 MBA Events
But First…Clear Admit’s Webinar Series Summer 2026
MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series
Throughout the month of July, Clear Admit hosts admissions representatives from leading business schools to share essay tips. Twenty-three schools are on board, with more TBA. Expect up to five schools at each event: July 21st, July 22nd, July 23rd, July 28th and July 29th at 12pm Eastern Time. Register here!
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
The Wharton School
UT Austin McCombs
UVA Darden
Yale SOM
MBA Fairs
Be sure to check your target schools’ calendars for updates in the coming weeks.
Berkeley Haas
Meet Up
San Francisco, CA
July 11, 2026
Join Haas Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions Amy Bartel at Caffe Grecco for a casual group chat and networking session. Sessions are broken into 20 minutes with groups of four or less. Scheduled from 1 to 3pm..
Carnegie Mellon Tepper
Coffee Chats
Washington, D.C.
July 9
Connect with a Tepper admissions officer for an informal, relaxed chat at Bread & Chocolate. There are sessions scheduled at 8am and 8:30am.
Coffee Chats
Chicago, IL
July 16
Connect with a Tepper admissions officer for an informal, relaxed chat at Mojo Coffee. There are sessions scheduled at 10:30am and 11am.
Chicago Booth
Chicago Booth MBA Mixer
New York, NY, July 28; Boston, MA, July 29
Meet Booth admissions directors and alumni for casual conversation over food and drink at an area hot spot to learn more about the Full-Time MBA, Evening/Weekend MBA, and Executive MBA programs. Evening events, times vary by location
Columbia Business School
Prospective Student Breakfast
Houston, TX, July 7; Austin, TX, July 8; Dallas, TX, July 9
Nicole Newham, Associate Director of Admissions, will be on hand during Top Business Schools Present for breakfast and a group discussion about Columbia Business School and the application process.
Dartmouth Tuck
Discover Tuck: Summer Visit Day
Hanover, NH
July 10, 2026
Spend a day on Tuck’s campus for a tour, program presentation, student and alumni panel, opportunity to meet career services, application workshop, lunch and refreshments and more. Scheduled from 9:30am to 5pm.
Tuck Coffee Chats
Chicago, IL, July 14; Detroit, MI, July 15; Minneapolis, MN, July 15; Toronto, ON, July 16
Meet an admissions representative for a cup of coffee at a chic local cafe and have an informal chat. All are morning sessions, times vary by location.
Duke Fuqua
Diverse Perspectives
Boston, MA, July 13; Chicago, IL, July 14; Washington, D.C., July 23
Meet the Fuqua Admissions Team for a conversation with recent alumni and current students focusing on diversity. Former members of Fuqua’s Low-Income, First-Generation Experience Club (LIFE), Fuqua Pride, the Association of Women in Business (AWIB), Duke’s Armed Forces Association (DAFA), The Black Business Student Association (BBSA), and The American Latinx Management Association (ALMA) will be on hand. Times vary by location, the event runs an hour and a half to two hours.
Coffee Chat with Admissions
Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2026
Join Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions, at Duke University in DC for a casual group conversation about the Fuqua experience. Scheduled from 6 to 8:30pm.
Emory Goizueta
Full-Time MBA Campus Visits
Atlanta, GA
June 10; July 17; July 24
Tour the Goizueta Business School campus. Tours last 45 minutes, are scheduled for noon.
Georgia Tech Scheller
MBA & MSMGT Class visit
Atlanta, GA
July 16, 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 the course “Managing Resources of the Tech Firm” with Prof. Bob Myers. Scheduled for 6 to 8pm.
Harvard Business School
HBS Information Session
Singapore, July 2; Jakarta, Indonesia, July 4; Tokyo, Japan, July 11; Seoul, South Korea, July 13; Shanghai, China, July 15; New York City, NY, July 27 [New York Events are planned but not open to registration as of publication date]
Join HBS representatives and alumni for an overview of the MBA program, the admissions process, and student life. Times vary by location.
MBA Program Open House
Boston, MA
July 10; July 17; July 24, 2026
Join the MBA Admissions team for an engaging campus tour and comprehensive MBA Program information session. Open houses are scheduled from 1 to 2:30pm.
Indiana Kelley
Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA Coffee Chats
Columbus, IN, July 4; Long Island City, NY, July 6; Bloomington, IN, July 6; New York City, NY, July 10; Indianapolis, IN, July 11; Princeton, NJ, July 11; San Francisco, CA, July 11; San Francisco, CA, July 18; Minneapolis, MN, July 18; Cincinnati, OH, July 19;
Join a current Kelley student at a local cafe for a coffee chat. Times vary by location.
London Business School
Coffee Chats
Oslo, Norway, July 6; Copenhagen, Denmark, July 8; Washington, D.C., July 9; New York City, July 10; Berlin, Germany, July 13; Boston, MA, July 14; Düsseldorf, Germany, July 15; Frankfurt, Germany, July 16; Chicago, IL, July 16; Jakarta, Indonesia, July 17; Singapore, July 21; San Francisco, CA, July 23; Bangkok, Thailand, July 24; Los Angeles, CA, July 25, 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.
Campus Tour with the MBA Recruitment and Admissions Team
London, UK
July 2; July 9, July 23
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
Empowering Women Through LinkedIn Storytelling in the Age of AI
London, UK
July 9, 2026
Brand Consultant Laura Fox and Associate Director of Engagement Xiaoya Zhang lead the workshop designed for early career professionals as well as experienced senior leaders considering an LBS programme in 2026. The evening also includes a CV & LinkedIn Clinic hosted by the Recruitment Team, food, drinks, and outdoor networking. Event runs from 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Michigan Ross
Full-Time MBA Café Chats
Current and recently graduated Ross full-time MBA students are available nationwide through August for a Cafe Chat: a small, informal chat where you can get your questions answered about curriculum, student life, recruiting, Ann Arbor, etc. Chats can be virtual if students are not available in your area. The current schedule is here.
Michigan Ross FTMBA Asia Tour
Seoul, South Korea, July 24; Taipei, Taiwan, July 26; Jakarta, Indonesia, July 29; Beijing, China, July 31
Michigan Ross admissions team members present an overview of the program and application process, while attendees have an opportunity to network with Ross alumni and/or current students. Times Vary by location, events run for two hours.
MIT Sloan
MIT Sloan Visit Program
Cambridge, MA
July 13; July 20; July 29
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 guided campus tour. Scheduled from 9 to 11am.
Northwestern Kellogg
Kellogg in D.C. Metro Area: Full-Time MBA Faculty Masterclass + Networking
McLean, VA
July 29, 2026
Join Kellogg faculty member Harry M. Kraemer at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center for a masterclass and casual networking reception with alumni and admissions officers. Event runs from 6 to 8pm.
NYU Stern
Stern MBA Visit: Information Session and Q & A
New York, NY
July 13; July 30
Exclusively for prospective students, come to the NYU Stern campus for an MBA program and admissions information session. Attendees are encouraged to visit the website in advance and come prepared with questions. Sessions are from 4 to 5pm.
Boston Coffee Chat
Boston, MA
July 28, 2026
Join Senior Associate Director of MBA Admissions, Catherine DiMarzo, at Caffè Nero to chat about the MBA program. Scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30am.
SMU Cox
SMU Cox Campus Walks & Career Talks
Dallas, TX
July 14, 2026
Prospective SMU Cox applicants are invited to join an interactive walking tour with the Admissions and Career Management Center. Scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30am.
Information Session for All MBA/MS Programs
Dallas, TX
July 22, 2026
Meet representatives of the part-time, full-time, and specialized master’s graduate admissions team to learn about the programs and application process. Scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Stanford GSB
MBA/MSx Information Session
Taipei, Taiwan, July 2; New York, NY, July 7; San Jose, CA, July 9; Boston, MA, July 13; San Francisco, CA, July 15; Manila, Philippines, July 15; Manila, Philippines, July 16; Salt Lake City, UT, July 16; San Paolo, Brazil, July 30
Meet Stanford GSB admissions representatives 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. Times vary by location.
MBA/MSx Information Session in New York City (Women’s Perspective)
New York, NY
July 8, 2026
Get an overview of the Stanford MBA and MSx Programs and the admissions process by an admissions officer, and hear the perspectives of women who have graduated from the program. Scheduled at Stanford in New York from 7 to 9pm.
Meet an MBA Admissions Officer
Taipei, Taiwan
July 3, at 10am; 2pm; 5pm
Learn about the MBA Program from an admissions officer at one of three local coffee shops for an informal small-group chat where you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the GSB experience and the admissions process.
Meet an MBA Admissions Officer in Manila
Manila, Philippines
July 16, 10am; 11:30am
Learn about the MBA Program from an admissions officer at a local hotspot for an informal small-group chat where you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the GSB experience and the admissions process.
MBA Application Workshop
Minneapolis, MN
July 15
Designed for those applying to business school in the next one to two years, prospective applicants are invited to meet a Stanford admissions officer at ModernWell to learn more about the application process. Attendees are encouraged to attend an in-person or online Information Session prior to registering for this Application Workshop. Scheduled for 7 to 9pm.
MBA/MSx Application Workshop
Denver, CO, July 17; Santiago, Chile, July 27; Buenos Aires, July 29
Designed for those applying to business school in the next one to two years, prospective applicants are invited to meet a Stanford admissions officer to learn more about the application process. Attendees are encouraged to attend an in-person or online Information Session prior to registering for this Application Workshop. Sessions are scheduled from 7 to 9pm, local time.
MBA Information Session
Seattle, WA, July 21; Oakland, CA, July 22
Get an overview of the Stanford MBA aProgram and the admissions process by an admissions officer. Times vary by location.
The Wharton School
Wharton Full-time MBA Alumni Panel & Networking Session
New York, NY
July 23
Join Wharton admissions representatives and alumni at Penn Club of New York for an alumni panel and networking. Scheduled for 6 to 8pm.
Wharton MBA Company Visit: Bain Capital
Boston, MA
July 30
Get an overview of the Full-Time MBA Program from admissions committee members followed by a Q&A. Scheduled for 1 to 2pm.
UT Austin McCombs
Group Chat with MBA Admissions
Fort Worth, TX, July 6; Dallas, TX, July 9; Detroit, MI, July 13; Boston, MA, July 14; Chicago, IL, July 14; New York City, NY, July 15; Washington, D.C., July 16; Sugar Land, TX, July 17; Los Angeles, CA, July 28; San Francisco, CA, July 29; Tokyo, Japan, July 30; San Diego, CA, July 30
Join McCombs MBA Admissions representatives 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.
Full-Time MBA Admissions Networking Event
Boston, MA, July 13; New York, NY, July 14; Washington, D.C., July 15
Join Full-Time MBA Admissions for a networking event in a relaxed, conversational setting. Bring your questions about the program, student life, and the admissions process. . 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
July 10
Visit campus for a Q&A with Admissions and Career Management, lunch with current students, and a class visit. Scheduled for 3 to 5:30pm.
Discover McCombs: MBA at Houston Campus Visit
Houston, TX
July 11
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
Social Hour with Darden
Paris, France
July 6
Join Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Director of the Democracy and Capitalism Lab at the Karsh Institute of Democracy, Scott Miller, for an informal gathering at Harry’s New York Bar to learn more about Darden’s MBA program and connect with fellow prospective students.
Friday Chat and Tour
Charlottesville, VA
July 10; July 17; July 24
Join a member of the Admissions Committee for a small group chat and a tour of the Darden Grounds. Tours begin at 9:30am
Darden MBA Coffee Chat
Arlington, VA, July 22; New York, NY, July 23; Tel Aviv, Israel, July 25
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.
Yale SOM
Boston Summer Social
Boston, MA
July 9
Summer Socials are small, casual gatherings hosted by current Yale SOM students. Meet up at Bostonia Public House from 7 to 9pm.
MBA Fairs, Tours, and Festivals
Top Business Schools Present
Houston, TX, July 6; Austin, TX, July 7; Dallas, TX, July 8; Chicago, IL, July 13; Minneapolis, MN, July 14; Detroit, MI, July 15; Toronto, Canada, July 16; Seattle, WA, July 20; San Francisco, CA, July 21; Los Angeles, CA, July 22; San Diego, CA, July 23; Singapore, July 27; Hong Kong, July 29; Taipei, Taiwan, July 30;
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
Washington, D.C., July 9; New York City, NY, July 11; Boston, MA, July 14; Chicago, IL, July 16; Jakarta, Indonesia, July 18; Singapore, July 20; Seattle, WA, July 21; Bangkok, Thailand, July 23; San Francisco, CA, July 23; Los Angeles, CA, July 25; Tokyo, Japan, July 30
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
Mumbai India, July 25; Hyderabad, July 30; Delhi July 26; Pune, July 28;
Meet representatives from top-ranked North American business schools at India’s biggest MBA fair. The events are scheduled for four and a half hours; times vary by location.
Reminder: pre-registration is generally required for MBA events. Events are subject to change, so be sure to check the schools’ websites.
