Application Deadlines

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At Lindner, our MBA and Specialty Master’s programs are designed with your success in mind.

  • In-person and hybrid programs follow a round structure, giving you clear dates when you’ll receive your admission decision.
  • Online programs follow a priority deadline structure, with decisions delivered quickly, typically within three weeks of completing your application.

Why apply early?

Submitting your application by the Priority Deadline or during Rounds 1 or 2 gives you the best opportunity to:

  • Maximize scholarship consideration
  • Receive your admission decision sooner
  • Secure additional time to plan for housing, relocation or visa processing

Applications may close once programs reach capacity, so we encourage you to apply early to reserve your seat. Remember, your application is not considered complete until all required materials are received.

Fall

All programs admit for the fall term.

The sooner you are able to apply, the better your chances for funding, an earlier admission decision, additional time to find housing, and, for international students, additional time to secure your visa.

Please reference the below for Fall application deadlines and decision release dates.
Round  Application Deadline Decision Release Date  
Round 1 October 15 November 1
Round 2 January 15 February 1
Round 3* March 15 April 1
Round 4 May 15 June 1
Round 5  July 1 Rolling

*International applicants must apply before the international deadline on March 15, 2026.

Spring

The following programs do not admit for the spring term: Full-time, Cohort MBA, MS Business Analytics and MS Applied Economics.

 Please reference the below for Spring application deadlines and decision release dates.
  Application Deadline Decision Release Date
Round 1 August 15 September 1
Round 2 September 15 October 1
Round 3* October 15 November 1
Round 4 November 15 Rolling

*International applicants must apply before the international deadline on October 15, 2026.

Summer

All online degrees and certificates admit for the summer term as well as the following part-time, in-person programs: MS Human Resources, MS Accounting and MS Marketing.

 Please reference the below for Summer application deadlines and decision release dates.
Application Deadline Decision Release Date
April 1 Rolling