Rochester Simon MBA Application Deadlines 2025-2026
The University of Rochester Simon Business School MBA deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions season are below.
Rochester Simon is conducting its MBA application process in five rounds. All materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on the day of the deadline. Decisions will also be released by 11:59 p.m. ET on the given date.
| Rounds | Application Window | Application Deadline | Decision By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sept. 1, 2025 – Oct. 15, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Oct. 16, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026 | January 5, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Jan. 6, 2026 – Feb. 15, 2026 | February 15, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
| Round 4 | Feb. 16, 2026 – Mar. 31, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Round 5 | April 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
Rochester Simon conducts admissions on a rolling basis, which means that they review applications as soon as they receive them.
Required Materials
Applicants must submit the online application form; GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment scores (optional); copies of academic transcripts regarding any coursework at a college or university; essays; a current resume; proof of English language proficiency (if applicable, TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test); contact information for two recommenders (letters of recommendations are not accepted); and an optional video essay. There is a $90 application fee, which can be waived if applicants check their eligibility by submitting their LinkedIn profile or résumé/CV (and test scores, if available) for feedback before officially applying. This is available through the Simon admissions website.
When Does Rochester Simon Issue Invitations to Interview?
Interviews are offered by invitation only after an applicant has submitted all of the application components. The timing of an interview invitation has no bearing on admission. The adcom encourages applicants to treat the admissions interview like a job interview, and to come prepared with questions to learn more about Simon.
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MSc in Finance (17/20) and BSc in Management (15/20) from Nova SBE in Portugal
Case Club President, Students Union experience
Yale SOM Aug 2026 entry, Columbia J-Term 2027
Looking solely at part time programs.
Prior military - Navy Nuke Officer
Post military: Worked at big 3 defense company, currently at a large tech company
Greetings Friends,
I'm currently a Logistics Officer in the Marine Corps, looking to transition out into consulting. In addition to leadership, my job has been heavy in data analytics, and I'd like to build upon that skill set in an MBA program to set me up for business analytics/optimization at MBB. I also have a lot of experience in Lean Six, Scrum/Agile, and analytics software like PowerBI.
I have a 3.2 in Industrial Engineering from a top 5 engineering school in the US, and and looking to take the GRE again (initial 164 V/162 Q) after a bit more study.
My top picks are honestly Sloan for the analytics bent and Booth for the flexible curriculum and location. Wharton for the same reasons, but it feels a bit out of reach with a 3.2. How realistic are my odds and what can I do to improve them?