Notre Dame / Mendoza MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business is conducting its full-time two-year MBA admissions process across five rounds this admissions season. The Notre Dame MBA deadlines are as follows.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | September 4, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| Round 1 | October 14, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 8, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 | March 17, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Round 4 | May 6, 2026 | Rolling |
Applying in the Early Action round automatically qualifies you for an interview and is non-binding. International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by January 8th to allow time for visa paperwork and processing.
Application Requirements
Applicants to the program must submit academic transcripts from all previous undergraduate or graduate education. Unofficial copies are accepted for the application process, official copies are required for admission. Applicants must submit official score reports for the GMAT or GRE (waiver available), two recommendations, and responses to essay questions. Candidates must produce a slide presentation of no more than 4 slides and a statement of purpose describing short-term professional goals. After submitting the application, candidates will also be sent a video assessment.
International students must submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score reports to demonstrate English proficiency. The application fee is $175.
How do Candidates get Interviewed at Mendoza?
Early Action candidates are guaranteed an interview, conducted from August to September on a first-come, first-serve basis. For subsequent rounds, interviews are by invitation only.
MBA Applywire
Looking to retool and pivot from government to private sector work. Prefer FTMBA to EMBA programs to enable transition, rather than leveling up in current field. Post-MBA target is corporate strategy roles in entertainment, media, or consumer tech.
Have 1 M7 admit and 1 M7 waitlist from R1.