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Application Requirements

We are proud to have students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds as this diversity adds value to the classroom experience. Therefore, admission decisions are made with a holistic view, based upon past academic performance, work experience, professional and/or academic references, and a personal essay. GRE or GMAT are optional.

Valpo’s flexible MBA program is tailored to fit your schedule with six start dates throughout the year, the option for a one-year accelerated MBA, and the opportunity to take courses both in-person (with an on-demand hybrid option) and online. Pursue your MBA wherever you are.

Start Dates/Deadlines
MBA Applicants can choose from six start dates scheduled throughout the year.

Admission decisions are made with a holistic view, based upon past academic performance, test scores, work experience and interview.

  •  Create an Account/Application Portal
  •  Complete an Online Application
  •  Pay $30.00 Online Application Fee  (waived with visit or meeting)
  •  Provide Application Materials:
    • Two Online Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) Current or Former Supervisors or Instructors (no friends, family or employees). Enter their email addresses on the online recommendation request form and we will contact your recommenders directly.
    •  Reflective Essay: A one-page personal statement explaining how a MBA will help you meet your career goals. Upload using your application portal.
    •  Résumé: Upload using your application portal.
    •  Permanent Residents:
      •  Provide Proof of Residency such as green card, permanent residency document or a copy of your visa which shows that you are eligible to be a student. Upload using your application portal.
      •  English proficiency: Please use institution code 1874 and your score sheet will be sent to us electronically.  English proficiency may be demonstrated by the following (but is not limited to):
    •  Official Transcripts: Please request official electronic transcripts be sent directly from all institutions attended to Graduate.School@valpo.edu.
    • GMAT or GRE scores are optional: The GMAT or GRE are common application requirements for MBA programs, providing a measure of a candidate’s analytical and writing abilities.  A strong GMAT or GRE score can be helpful for applicants with less than 5 years of professional work experience and/or few examples of quantitative coursework. In these cases, taking the GMAT or GRE can supplement and strengthen an application.
      • Please use Valparaiso University’s institution code of 1874 when taking the test. Visit www.gmat.com or www.gre.org.

Certificate Applicants

Admission decisions are made with a holistic view, based upon past academic performance, test scores, work experience and interview.

International Applicants – 1 Start Date in August Each Year, Application Deadline May 15, 2021

Valparaiso University welcomes applications from qualified international students.  At present, more than 40 nations are represented in the University’s student population. Our application requirements and guidelines about the F-1 student visa are summarized below. There is one start date per year in August (Fall) for the MBA with General Business; there are no Spring or Summer intakes. Applications for 2021 are now open.

Admission decisions are made with a holistic view, based upon past academic performance, test scores, work experience and interview.

  •  Create an Account/Application Portal
  •  Complete an Online Application
  •  Pay $50.00 Online Application Fee 
  •  Provide Application Materials:
    •  Two Online Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) Current or Former Supervisors or Instructors (no friends, family or employees). Enter their email addresses on the online recommendation request form and we will contact your recommenders directly.
    •  Reflective Essay: A one-page personal statement explaining how an MBA will help you meet your career goals. Upload through your application portal.
    •  Résumé: Upload through your application portal.
    • Optional But Not Required:  GMAT or GRE scores: The GMAT or GRE are common application requirements for MBA programs, providing a measure of a candidate’s analytical and writing abilities.  A strong GMAT or GRE score can be helpful for applicants with less than 5 years of professional work experience and/or few examples of qualitative coursework. In these cases, taking the GMAT or GRE can supplement and strengthen an application.
      • Please use Valparaiso University’s institution code of 1874 when taking the test. Visit www.gmat.com or www.gre.org. For citizens of Iraq, the GRE is regularly offered by Amideast.
    •  Certification of Finances: The Certification of Finances is a financial guarantee that you have funds available to cover all educational and living expenses for the first 9 months of your degree or $38,020 USD.  Please have the person sponsoring your expenses sign the affidavit and attach a sponsorship letter or bank statement showing at least $38,020 USD. Upload via your application portal. Here are some tips for Preparing Your Financial Guarantee (PDF).
    •  A copy of a current passport showing your full name and date of birth: Scan and upload using your application portal.
    •  English proficiency: Please use institution code 1874 and your score sheet will be sent to us electronically.  English proficiency may be demonstrated by the following (but is not limited to):
    •  Official Transcripts – Please submit official transcripts with both original and English translations of all university courses in which you have been enrolled.
      •  Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded through your application portal, but official copies must be submitted prior to beginning classes.
      •  The undergraduate transcript should indicate the degree earned.
      •  Transcripts should be sent directly to our office by the Registrar of your undergraduate and/or graduate university or institute.
      •  Do not send high school or secondary transcripts.
    •  Diploma/Degree Certificate – Copy of diploma/degree certificate showing degree earned. Unofficial diploma/degree certificate may be uploaded through your application portal, but official copies must be submitted prior to beginning classes.
  •   Interview
The priority application deadline is May 15.
All application materials are due no later than June 1, to allow time for visa processing.
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