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Prospective MBA students can apply either online or by downloading and submitting an electronic version of the application via postal mail. Online application is preferred. Before you apply, please review the application process fully below.
We are here to assist as you have questions.
MBA Admissions
Office at Notre Dame
877.726.0566 (within the US)
574.631.8488 (outside the US)
E-mail: mba.business@nd.edu
Required Tests
All applicants are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) administered by Pearson Vue. Test scores more than 5 years old will not be accepted. Please arrange for your GMAT® scores to be reported directly to Notre Dame by Pearson Vue. The University of Notre Dame code number is XM7-2D-89. For more information, please call 1-800-717-GMAT or email the appropriate address for your region: www.mba.com.
All applicants, except those with degrees from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, must submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) OR the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE®). Either test will be accepted for review, applicants may choose to take whichever test is more convenient for them. Please arrange for your TOEFL® or PTE® scores to be reported to Notre Dame.
Each candidate is responsible for having his or her official GMAT® and TOEFL® or PTE® scores sent to the MBA Admissions Office under separate cover. It is extremely important for test scores to arrive in a timely manner.
VISA Status
If admitted, international candidates must submit financial documentation before the University of Notre Dame can issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1)
Student Status via the I-20 form. This documentation, such as personal bank statements, sponsorship letters and loan forms, must show the student has the necessary funds to
finance his or her education over the entire length of the MBA experience (11 months for the One-Year program and 21 months for the Two-Year program). To expedite this
process, candidates are encouraged to submit this information during the application process using the "Proof of Financial Resources" form, however this form is not required during the application process.
If admitted, the I-20 process can only begin once the candidate has paid their confirmation fee.
Transcripts
Transcripts are required from every college and university you have attended. All prior coursework including summer sessions, night school and any graduate study should be included. To expedite the processing of your on-line application, you are encouraged to include an unofficial copy of your transcript(s). The University of Notre Dame MBA Program can make an admission decision based upon your submission of an unofficial transcript, however all admitted students must submit an unopened, official transcript to the Mendoza College of Business prior to starting the University of Notre Dame MBA Program. It is extremely important that the registrar from each school complete the cumulative grade-point average section. All international transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation. Please note: All documents submitted cannot be returned.
Employment History/Resume
Please list your employment history on the application. This history should be listed in reverse chronological order. Please also include a copy of your resume with your application.
Essays
Your responses to the essay questions are extremely important in the selection process. Your essays should be typed and double-spaced. Each essay should be no longer than 2 pages.
Slide Presentation
Effective business communication is a central skill for managers and visual presentations are an important and frequent method of communication.
Demonstrate your ability to clearly, concisely and persuasively communicate important information by telling us about yourself using a short slide presentation. Click here to download a Powerpoint presentation guide created by the Eugene D. Fanning Center for Business Communications in the Mendoza College of Business.
Please consider the following guidelines when creating your presentation.
- You are free to cover any material about yourself that you think would be of value to the Admissions Committee. Please use whatever software programs you like to develop your presentation but note that the only acceptable formats for upload in the online application system are Adobe PDF and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- There is a strict maximum of four slides, though you can provide fewer than four if you choose.
- The slides that you submit will be printed and added to your application file for review by the Admissions Committee. As a result, only text and static images will be seen. Videos, music, hyperlinks, etc will not be conveyed and should not be included. Color may be used.
- Your goal is to clearly, concisely and persuasively convey key information. Slides will be evaluated on these dimensions and not on graphic or presentation elements.
- Notes pages will not be accepted. You should plan to convey your entire message on the actual slides themselves.
Recommendations
Letters of recommendation are required from two individuals who are best able to objectively comment on your intellectual and professional achievements and potential. We may call or write your recommender for more information.
Applicant-Initiated Interviews
We offer all applicants the opportunity to interview on campus in Notre Dame, IN. Applicant-initiated, on campus interviews are scheduled online and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please schedule your interview online at least seven days prior to the date you’d like to visit. When scheduling an on-campus interview and visit, we encourage you to attend an MBA class session. Please note that there are no Friday classes. While not required, we strongly encourage candidates to schedule an on-campus interview before the deadline for which they plan to apply.
Throughout the year there may also be select opportunities for applicant-initiated interviews in off campus locations. Please check our Recruiting Events web page for periodic updates on dates and locations. Requests for interviews in off campus locations can also be submitted online and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admissions Committee-Initiated Interviews
Once your application has been submitted, interviews are conducted by invitation only. If the Admissions Committee invites you to interview, you will receive the invitation and scheduling information via e-mail.
An Admissions Committee-initiated interview provides the Admissions Committee with more information about you. Whether a request is received or not is not an indication of the outcome of your application. Interviews are typically conducted by our admissions staff, Notre Dame alumni or by trained student interviewers. Admissions Committee-initiated interviews may be conducted on-campus, off-campus or over the phone. All interviews are evaluated equally, regardless of interviewer, location or how initiated.
Fellowships and Financial Aid
Fellowships are open to all domestic and international applicants. Those who wish to be considered must designate so on their applications. Incomplete applications missing any information will not be included in fellowship decisions. All applicants should be aware that fellowships do not cover all of the expenses associated with completion of the MBA program. Awards range from $5,000 U.S. to full tuition. All MBA candidates are expected to provide substantial funding from their own resources or from an appropriate sponsor. Competition for these awards is very intense and not all qualified applicants receive awards. Candidates who are applying for fellowships are encouraged to submit their applications early. If you wish to be considered for a fellowship administered by the MBA Admissions Office, please check the appropriate box on the application form and sign the release. As a Notre Dame MBA Fellow, candidates are expected to become involved in leadership positions within the MBAA student government. The Financial Aid Office at the University of Notre Dame is responsible for loan and student employment opportunities for MBA candidates. Specific information regarding application procedures, deadlines and application forms is available from the Financial Aid Office by calling 574.631.6436 or e-mailing finaid.1@nd.edu. You may also visit the website at www.nd.edu/~finaid.
Application Fee
A non-refundable check or money order made payable to the University of Notre Dame in the amount of $100 U.S. must accompany the application and/or collateral materials or it will not be processed. If applying on-line with Embark, you will be required to submit a $12 processing fee in addition to the $100 fee.
Forms
All sections on the Application Form must be completed. If needed, use the "Instructions" page for further assistance. Be sure to go to the “Supplemental Forms” page when in the application site and print out all of the forms. These are to be completed and mailed separately to the MBA Admissions Office.
Re-Applying for Admission
The MBA Admissions Office retains applications for one year. Applicants who wish to reapply should update their personal data and employment history, submit one new
recommendation to support recent activities, enclose a one to two-page typewritten statement outlining activities since you last applied and submit the application fee. Any new GMAT® or TOEFL® test score results should be reported at that time as well.
Questions
If you have questions regarding the application forms or the admission process, please contact the MBA Admissions Office by calling 800.631.8488 (within the U.S.) or
574.631.8488 (outside the U.S.), or by e-mailing mba.business@nd.edu or by regular mail.
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