Checked against carlsonschool.umn.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
Minnesota Carlson MBA deadlines 2026-27
For 2026-27, Minnesota Carlson has 4 rounds, from October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027. Decisions arrive 41 to 61 days after each deadline. The next deadline is December 1, 2026 (Round 2).
21 days from Nov 10, 2026 · decision Jan 31, 2027
Deadlines checked against each school's website on November 10, 2026. Schools can change them, so confirm on the school's own page before you apply.
Minnesota Carlson MBA deadlines and decision dates
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 (45 days) | guaranteed scholarship if complete and admitted by Dec 1, 2026; Carlson lists its decision dates without a year |
| Round 2 | Dec 1, 2026 Next | Jan 31, 2027 (61 days) | |
| Round 3 | Feb 1, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 (41 days) | final round for applicants living outside the U.S. |
| Round 4 | Apr 1, 2027 | May 15, 2027 (44 days) | final round for applicants living in the U.S. |
Source: Minnesota Carlson MBA application deadlines on carlsonschool.umn.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
Minnesota Carlson deadline questions
When is the next Minnesota Carlson MBA deadline?
The next Minnesota Carlson MBA deadline is December 1, 2026 (Round 2). Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does Minnesota Carlson release MBA decisions?
Minnesota Carlson publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 41 to 61 days after the deadline. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does Minnesota Carlson have a deferred MBA program?
Yes: Deferred Entry MBA. Deadline: July 1, 2027. See the deferred table on our all-schools deadline page for details.
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