UVA Darden School of Business MBA Deadlines: Application Rounds, Decision Dates, and Timeline
Darden Full-Time MBA 2026-27 deadlines, interview type and decision release dates for the class entering in August 2027.
Application timeline overview
Darden has six deadlines in the 2026-27 cycle, and each round admits students to the class matriculating in August 2027. Early Action offers a limited number of open interview slots and can be submitted as binding or non-binding; all other rounds interview by invitation.
2026-27 application rounds
| Round | Application deadline | Interviews | Decision release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | 9 September 2026 | Limited open interviews | 28 October 2026 |
| Round 1 | 7 October 2026 | By invitation | 9 December 2026 |
| Round 2 | 7 January 2027 | By invitation | 17 March 2027 |
| Round 3 (March) | 1 March 2027 | By invitation | 2 April 2027 |
| Round 3 (April) | 1 April 2027 | By invitation | 5 May 2027 |
| Round 3 (May) | 1 May 2027 | By invitation | 28 May 2027 |
Admissions deposits
| Round | Deposit 1 | Deposit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action (binding) | 30 Nov. 2026: $6,000 | N/A |
| Early Action (non-binding) | 30 Nov. 2026: $4,000 | 8 Feb. 2027: $2,000 |
| Round 1 | 15 Feb. 2027: $2,000 | 19 Apr. 2027: $2,000 |
| Round 2 | 26 Apr. 2027: $2,000 | 17 May 2027: $2,000 |
| Round 3 (March) | 26 Apr. 2027: $4,000 | N/A |
| Round 3 (April) | 17 May 2027: $4,000 | N/A |
| Round 3 (May) | 11 Jun. 2027: $4,000 | N/A |
Which round to choose
Darden states that fewer seats and less scholarship money are available with each passing deadline, and that most applicants have historically applied in Round 2.
Key dates
- Early Action deadline
- 9 September 2026
- Round 1 deadline
- 7 October 2026
- Round 2 deadline
- 7 January 2027
- Final Round 3 deadline
- 1 May 2027
- Program start
- August 2027
- Application fee
- $250