Checked against mba.wharton.upenn.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
Wharton MBA deadlines 2026-27
For 2026-27, Wharton has 3 rounds, from September 8, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Decisions arrive 41 to 100 days after each deadline. The next deadline is January 5, 2027 (Round 2).
56 days from Nov 10, 2026 · decision Mar 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.
Gathered by Dale, our deadline agent, and reviewed by the MBA Protocol team, led by Angela GuidoWharton MBA deadlines and decision dates
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Sep 8, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 (100 days) | 5:00 PM ET; interview invites Oct 28 |
| Round 2 | Jan 5, 2027 Next | Mar 31, 2027 (85 days) | interview invites Feb 19 |
| Round 3 | Mar 31, 2027 | May 11, 2027 (41 days) | interview invites Apr 16 |
Source: Wharton MBA application deadlines on mba.wharton.upenn.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
Wharton deadline questions
When is the next Wharton MBA deadline?
The next Wharton MBA deadline is January 5, 2027 (Round 2). Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does Wharton release MBA decisions?
Wharton publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 41 to 100 days after the deadline. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does Wharton have a deferred MBA program?
Yes: Deferred Admissions round. Deadline: April 21, 2027. See the deferred table on our all-schools deadline page for details.
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