2025-26 Application Timeline & Deadlines

Sep
3

Round 1

Jan
6

Round 2

Apr
1

Round 3

Deferred Admissions Round April 22, 2026

Wharton MBA Application Timeline & Deadlines

The Wharton MBA program has three application deadlines per year with three key dates for each round: Application Deadline, Interviews, and Decision Dates. The MBA/MA Lauder and the Carey JD/MBA Program have two key dates: Application Deadline and Decision Dates. Read below for information on MBA timelines and specific deadline information.

To be considered for a round, you must submit a completed application by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the day of the deadline. If you submit your application after the deadline for Rounds 1 or 2, it will be rolled into the next round. If you submit your application after the deadline for Round 3, it will not be accepted.

Interviews are by invitation only. If selected for an interview, we will contact you to arrange the interview as part of the application process. To learn more about MBA application requirements, click here.

The 2025-26 application will open in July 2025.

Wharton MBA Application Deadlines for 2025-2026

The Wharton MBA Application process takes place over three rounds. The Application deadlines are:

  • Round 1: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
  • Round 2: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
  • Round 3: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
  • Deferred Admissions Round: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM PM ET

Applicants who are invited to interview will be notified via email on the Interview Invitation dates listed below. The interview invitation email will include a link to schedule an interview, and resources to prepare for an interview.

Application DeadlineInterview InvitationsDecisions
Round 1September 3, 2025October 22, 2025December 10, 2025
Round 2January 6, 2026February 20, 2026March 31, 2026
Round 3April 1, 2026April 17, 2026May 12, 2026
Deferred Admissions RoundApril 22, 2026May 27, 2026July 1, 2026

Integrated Joint Degree Program Application Deadlines

When to Apply to the Wharton MBA

First-time Applicants We encourage you to apply to Wharton in Round 1 or 2.  Space in the class becomes more limited for Round 3 applicants, resulting in a more competitive round.
Reapplicants We strongly encourage you to apply during Round 1 or 2.
International Students If you need to apply for a student visa to study in the United States, we recommend that you apply in Round 1 or 2.
MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies Program We accept applications in Rounds 1 and 2 only.
Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program We accept applications in Rounds 1 and 2 only.
Dual-Degree Programs We accept applications in all Rounds. Unless otherwise indicated, you may apply to both programs simultaneously.

Joint Degree Application Timing

MBA in Health Care Management You must declare your major as Health Care Management at the time of application.
Wharton/SAIS You must begin the Wharton part of the program in Pre-Term, and conferral of each degree is contingent upon completion of all requirements for the other program.
Wharton/Kennedy School You must fill out applications to both schools during the first year at either school, or simultaneously before enrolling at either school. The two degrees may not be completed sequentially.
Wharton/Medicine You should apply in Round 1 only if you are a current first-year student at the partner school or you plan to pursue the first year of the dual degree at Wharton.
Wharton/Nursing You should apply to MBA/MSN if you are a current first-year student at the partner school or you plan to pursue the first year of the dual degree at Wharton. You must apply to the MBA/PhD program simultaneously.
Wharton/Veterinary Medicine You should apply in Round 1 only if you are a current first-year student at the partner school or you plan to pursue the first year of the dual degree at Wharton.