Admission Requirements

Before applying to the MBA Online program, you will be expected to take the GMAT or GRE (the GMAT being the preferred admissions test) unless you meet the waiver criteria above.  Auburn MBA programs do not require prerequisite courses. In lieu of prerequisite coursework, we offer a self-study materials and an orientation experience that will allow you to start the program with similar and fresh foundation knowledge.  Further details will arrive to accepted students in their admissions information packet.

Application Procedure

1. 1. Register for and take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
   2. Begin your application by creating an account for the online Graduate School Application.
      • Important: Online MBA applicants should select Distance Program option for programs of study. 
   3. Upload all required admissions documents to your application, including
      • Current résumé
      • Unofficial transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (including high school AP credits) -- Official transcripts are required if you are accepted and choose to enroll in the program.  
      • Minimum of two letters of recommendation from professional references
      • Personal statement
      • Official GMAT or GRE score (may be waived if you meet criteria above) -- Scores should be sent directly from the testing agency.
      • 3 Supplemental Application Questions (2,000 character limit for each question)
   4. Auburn MBA Programs staff will base its admissions decision on review of your application. If offered admission, you will receive notification from Auburn MBA Programs and the Auburn Graduate School. You must both accept our offer of admission and pay a $250 confirmation fee to secure a spot in the upcoming class.

Application Deadlines

Fall 2022 Semester

The application deadline for the Fall 2022 semester was April 15, 2022. All decisions for completed applications were released by June 1, 2022. 

Spring 2023 Semester

Applications will be accepted until the established deadlines. It is advised that you submit your completed application and all required documentation early to be considered for your preferred entry term. 

Decision Round	Completed Application Deadline*	Decisions Released
Round 1	June 1, 2022	July 1, 2022
Round 2	August 1, 2022	September 1, 2022
Final Deadline	October 1, 2022	November 1, 2022

* Completed Application - A completed application includes all required documents. In order to be considered complete, all required documents must be received by the date listed. 

Fall 2023 Semester

Applications will be accepted until the established deadlines. It is advised that you submit your completed application and all required documentation early to be considered for your preferred entry term. 

Decision Round	Completed Application Deadline*	Decisions Released
Round 1	October 15, 2022	December 15, 2022
Round 2	December 12, 2022	February 15, 2023
Round 3	February 15, 2023	April 15, 2023
Final Deadline	April 15, 2023	June 1, 2023

* Completed Application - A completed application includes all required documents. In order to be considered complete, all required documents must be received by the date listed. 

Our team is available for appointments and at mba@auburn.edu to help you through this process.

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