Lindner Launch
Your pathway to Lindner's Graduate Programs
A Lindner undergraduate degree is more than preparation; it is proof of excellence. Your rigorous training in business fundamentals, critical thinking and problem-solving has equipped you with the skills to thrive at the graduate level.
Because of this preparation, we are proud to offer Lindner Launch, a streamlined admissions pathway for Lindner undergraduates and recent alumni. This program recognizes the strength of your Lindner education and provides a direct path into graduate study that is both accessible and distinguished.
Why Lindner Launch?
Lindner Launch acknowledges that Lindner graduates are uniquely prepared to contribute to and excel in our graduate classrooms. As a result, qualifying students receive:
- Waived application fee
- Waived supplemental materials (resume, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation)
- Priority application review
- A direct connection to the Lindner community as you advance your education
- Priority scholarship consideration for full-time, in-person or hybrid programs
Only one step required: Upload your unofficial UC transcript.*
Note: The Full-time, Cohort MBA also requires the submission of a resume.
Eligible Programs
Students admitted through Lindner Launch may apply directly to the following graduate programs:
- Lindner Full-Time, MBA Cohort
- Lindner Working Professionals MBA
- Lindner Online MBA
- Lindner Specialized Master’s Programs:
- MS in Accounting
- MS in Applied Economics
- MS in Business Analytics
- MS in Finance
- MS in Human Resources
- MS in Information Systems
- MS in Marketing
- MS Tax
- Note: Online-only and requires CPA.
Who Qualifies?
Lindner Launch is available to students who meet one of the following criteria and hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher:
- Current Lindner undergraduates on track to graduate within the next academic year.
- Lindner graduates from the previous three years. For example, for fall 2026 applicants, this opportunity would include graduates from the classes of 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025.
This program is not available to graduates of other institutions.
How It Works
- Answer the Lindner Launch questions in the graduate application.
- Upload your unofficial UC transcript.
- Submit your application, which then moves directly into graduate admissions review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Lindner degree has already demonstrated the academic and professional qualities those documents would show. All graduate curricula, requirements and expectations remain the same. Lindner Launch acknowledges the strength of your Lindner preparation.
We want to make it easier for our most prepared students to continue their education at Lindner.
Your unofficial UC transcript.
No. Participating in Lindner Launch does not disqualify you from consideration for graduate assistantships, Graduate College scholarships or employer partnership scholarships. You will still be reviewed for these opportunities separately.
Ready to Launch?
Lindner Launch is a recognition of your readiness, your accomplishments and your continued connection to the Lindner community. If you are graduating soon or graduated in the last three years, this program ensures your pathway to the Lindner MBA or a Lindner specialty master’s is as distinguished as your degree.
Continue your Lindner journey and elevate your future by applying through Lindner Launch today.