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
Name-Manas Jalan
Birla Institute of Technology and Science- 8.1 cgpa
GMAT Focus-785
work at MSCI = Index management research and Private Assets RnD- work as a quant researcher 18 Months work ex 1 promotion - Analyst to associate
Already have a pre-experience MBA
Very strong ECs + Family legacy business
Laid off in October 2025 due to division-wide restructuring, right before R2 deadlines. Not sure how this will be taken by adcoms.
MBA LiveWire
Applied r1 so was getting worried when r2 ppl were getting accepted lol. No mention of scholarship on phone call, will get letter later this week. Really surprised since I had a very low GPA, but 🤷