Rochester Simon MBA Application Deadlines 2026-2027
The University of Rochester Simon Business School MBA deadlines for the 2026-2027 admissions season are below.
Rochester Simon is conducting its MBA application process in four 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, 2026 – Oct. 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Oct. 16, 2026 – Jan. 5, 2027 | January 5, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
| Round 3 | Jan. 6, 2027 – March 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
| Round 4 | March 2, 2027 – May 1, 2027 | May 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
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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