Checked against darden.virginia.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
UVA Darden MBA deadlines 2026-27
For 2026-27, UVA Darden has monthly deadlines from September 9, 2026 to May 1, 2027. Decisions arrive 27 to 69 days after each deadline. The next deadline is January 7, 2027 (Round 2).
58 days from Nov 10, 2026 · decision Mar 17, 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.
Gathered by Dale, our deadline agent, and reviewed by the MBA Protocol team, led by Angela GuidoUVA Darden MBA deadlines and decision dates
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | Passed Sep 9, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 (49 days) | binding or non-binding |
| Round 1 | Passed Oct 7, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 (63 days) | |
| Round 2 | Jan 7, 2027 Next | Mar 17, 2027 (69 days) | |
| Round 3, March | Mar 1, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 (32 days) | |
| Round 3, April | Apr 1, 2027 | May 5, 2027 (34 days) | |
| Round 3, May | May 1, 2027 | May 28, 2027 (27 days) |
Source: UVA Darden MBA application deadlines on darden.virginia.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
UVA Darden deadline questions
When is the next UVA Darden MBA deadline?
The next UVA Darden MBA deadline is January 7, 2027 (Round 2). Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does UVA Darden release MBA decisions?
UVA Darden publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 27 to 69 days after the deadline. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does UVA Darden have a deferred MBA program?
Yes: Future Year Scholars. Deadline: April 21, 2027. See the deferred table on our all-schools deadline page for details.
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