Ross School of Business MBA Deadlines: Application Rounds, Decision Dates, and Timeline
Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA deadlines and decision dates for the 2026-2027 cycle (entry fall 2027).
Application Timeline Overview
Michigan Ross has three Full-Time MBA application rounds in the 2026-2027 cycle, for the Class of 2029 entering in fall 2027. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline date. Applications received after a deadline are considered in the next round, and no applications are accepted after the Round 3 deadline. Consortium applicants use the Consortium deadlines: Round 1 October 15 and Round 2 January 5.
Application Rounds
| Round | Deadline | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 8, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 4, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 29, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
Which Round Should You Apply In?
Ross says chances of admission and scholarship award are similar in Round 1 and Round 2, and that chances in Round 3 vary from year to year. All admitted applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarships regardless of round.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Fee
- $250
- Round 1 Decision
- December 11, 2026
- Round 2 Decision
- March 19, 2027
- Round 3 Deadline
- March 29, 2027
- Round 3 Decision
- May 14, 2027
Sources
- 1. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions (2026-2027 deadlines)
- 2. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Application Requirements (2026-2027 cycle)
- 3. Michigan Ross, Full-Time MBA Admissions FAQs