USC Marshall MBA Deadlines 2025-2026
The USC MBA deadlines at the Marshall School of Business for the 2025-2026 admissions season are below.
| Round | Application Deadline | Admissions Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Round 2 | January 15, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Round 3 | April 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
Required Materials
Applicants must possess a four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
The completed online application must include copies of all academic transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores (waiver available), responses to essay questions, and a professional resume (typically one page). USC Marshall does not request an application fee. USC Marshall does not require nor accept letters of recommendation. Unofficial transcripts and test score reports are accepted for the admissions process and official copies are required upon acceptance offers. 
Non-native English speakers are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
How Does USC Marshall Conduct Interviews?
Following the USC MBA deadlines, favored applicants may be invited to interview by invitation only. Admissions generally prefer a member of the admissions committee interviews candidates on campus, however, remote interview options are available.
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.