Start Dates & Deadlines
Start dates to fit your schedule
Valparaiso University’s MBA offers six start dates per year; elective certificates other than General Business are offered based upon enrollment. Once qualified students complete their applications, they are admitted on a first come, first served basis. Below is a list of the opportunities for a student to begin their studies in the MBA program.
*If you plan to apply for loans to pay for your education, you should apply for Fall 1, Spring 1 or Summer 1 to meet half-time enrollment status.
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline (Domestic) |
| Fall 2 2020 | October 2, 2020 | September 18, 2020 |
| Spring 1 2021 | January 25, 2021 | January 15, 2021 |
| Spring 2 2021 | March 15, 2021 | February 28, 2021 |
| Summer 1 2021 | May 18, 2021 | April 16, 2021 |
| Summer 2 2021 | June 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Fall 1 2021 | August 25, 2021 | July 23, 2021 |
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline (Domestic) |
| Summer 1 2021 | May 18, 2021 | April 16, 2021 |
| Summer 2 2021 | June 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
International MBA Applicants– 1 Start Date Per Year in August, Application Deadline May 15, 2021
*Please note all F-1 visa applicants must be full-time students
| Term | Start Date | International Priority Application Deadline | Domestic Priority Application Deadline |
| Fall 1 2021 | August 25, 2021 | May 15, 2021 | May 15, 2021 |