Admission

Admission

Driven, reflective, and forward-thinking, Carroll School students are astute leaders and leaders-to-be who come from a variety of backgrounds. They make their mark on business and society—improving organizations, communities, and the lives of individuals. Our programs feature dynamic academic experiences that impart both foundational skills and advanced expertise.

Graduate Admissions Events

Deadlines

Application Fee:ÌýAll applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.

Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.

Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application & Requirements: We are accepting applications for 2026. To access the application and full-time MBA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the full-time MBA program page.

Program Start DateApply ByReceive Decision By
August 2026October 14, 2025December 3, 2025
ÌýDecember 16, 2025February 11, 2026
ÌýJanuary 20, 2026*March 25, 2026
ÌýMarch 3, 2026*May 13, 2026
ÌýMay 12, 2026
June 17, 2026

* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.Ìý

Application Fee:ÌýAll applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.

Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.

Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application & Requirements: We are accepting applications for 2026. To access the application and view the part-time MBA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the part-time MBA program page.

Program Start DateApply ByReceive Decision By
January 2026October 14, 2025December 4, 2025
ÌýDecember 16, 2025Rolling+
August 2026January 20, 2026March 25, 2026
ÌýMarch 3, 2026May 13, 2026
ÌýJuly 7, 2026
August 5, 2026

+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.

Application Fee:ÌýAll applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.

Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.

Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application & Requirements:ÌýWe are accpeting applications for 2026. To access the application and view the MSA application checklist, navigate to theÌýApplication & Requirements sectionÌýat the bottom of the MSA program page.

Program Start DateApply ByReceive Decision By
August 2026October 14, 2025December 3, 2025Ìý
ÌýJanuary 13, 2026*February 25, 2026
ÌýMarch 10, 2026*May 27, 2026
ÌýMay 12, 2026June 24, 2026
ÌýJune 9, 2026July 8, 2026

* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.

2026 Program Update: We are excited to launch a pilot initiative that allows full-time MSF applicants to begin the Quantitative Finance track in the Spring 2026 semester. This new entry point provides added flexibility beyond the traditional fall start. Please note that enrollment for this cohort will be limited. View more program details.

Application Fee:ÌýAll applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.

Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.

Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application & Requirements: We are accepting applications for 2026. To access the application and view the MSF application checklist, navigate to theÌýApplication & Requirements sectionÌýat the bottom of the MSF program page.

Full-Time MSF 2026 Deadlines

Program Start DateApply ByReceive Decision By
Spring 2026Ìý(Quantitative Track only)October 14, 2025*December 3, 2025
ÌýDecember 16, 2025Rolling+
August 2026 (Regular Track & Quantitative Track)ÌýÌýOctober 14, 2025December 3, 2025
ÌýJanuary 13, 2026*February 25, 2026
ÌýMarch 10, 2026*May 27, 2026
ÌýMay 12, 2026June 24, 2026
ÌýJune 9, 2026July 8, 2026

* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.


Part-Time MSF 2026 Deadlines

Program Start DateApply ByReceive Decision By
January 2026October 14, 2025December 3, 2025
ÌýDecember 16, 2025
Rolling+
August 2026January 20, 2026March 25, 2026
ÌýMarch 3, 2026May 13, 2026
ÌýJuly 7, 2026August 5, 2026

+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.

Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.

Interviews: If selected, applicants will be invited to interview in early spring.

Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed after the final deadline has passed. There is no specific decision notification date for Ph.D. programs. Final decisions are typically available by mid-spring.

Application:ÌýWe are accepting applications for 2026.ÌýTo apply, visit individual Ph.D. program pages and navigate to the application sections at the bottom of the pages.Ìý

ProgramDeadline
Ph.D. in Organization StudiesJanuary 6, 2026
Ph.D.Ìýin FinanceJanuary 6, 2026
Ph.D. in AccountingJanuary 6, 2026

Belonging at the Carroll School

We embrace and celebrate the differences in our close-knit community—differences of background, identity, perspective, and ideas. We view these differences as markers of both ethical leadership and sound management practice.

Meet the Graduate Admission Team

Wherever you are in your business school search, we would love to connect with you.


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Justin Aier

Assistant Dean, Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment

Appointments on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons


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Jelena Pejic

Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions

Appointments on Monday & Friday afternoons


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Kiersten Salanger

Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions

Appointments on Tuesday & Thursday morningsÌýÌý


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Mia Naman

Admissions Specialist, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions

Appointments on Wednesday AfternoonsÌýÌý


Application Support Sessions

Do you have an application-related question? Curious about how many letters of recommendation are required, or the optimal length of your personal essay? Join us for our application support hour.

Admission Insights

Access tips for personal statements, standardized tests, and more admission topics and read about the BC student experience—all on our Admission Insights site.

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