HOW to APPLY

Before you apply
To present your best case for admission, look through the entire application process before you apply. Apply here.

Required Tests

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 on page 8.

The I-20 process can only begin once the candidate has paid their confirmation fee.

Transcripts

Employment History/Resume
Please list your employment history on Page 3 of this 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. Please use separate sheets of paper for each essay question and include your name on each sheet. Your essays should be typed and double-spaced. Each essay should be no longer than 2 pages.

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.

Interviews
MBA applicants may schedule on-campus or off-campus interviews by telephoning the MBA Admissions Office. Interviews are an extremely important aspect in the application process. Some candidates may be required to interview prior to admission or fellowship awards being granted. An on-campus interview is required for all international students wishing to attend the One-Year Program. 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. Candidates are encouraged to submit their completed applications to the MBA Admissions Office prior to the interview.

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.

Application Deadlines
See Application Calendar. Decisions on average take 4 weeks. All materials must be included for consideration and if received after deadline will be reviewed pending available space.

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 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.

University of Notre Dame
MBA Admissions Office
276 Mendoza College of Business
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5646

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