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Formal Admission

Applications are accepted year-round for admission in the Fall and Spring semesters. Admission decisions are based on an assessment of:

  1. Professional work experience (a minimum of two years)
  2. GMAT results (our average student score is 580) More GMAT/GMAT Waiver Details
  3. Past and present academic performance (submission of all official transcripts)
  4. Three recommendation forms
  5. Completed University of Iowa MBA-PM application and essays

Note: All undergraduate majors are considered equally, and there are no prerequisite course requirements for students with non-business degrees.

The MBA-PM Admissions Committee will review your application upon submission of all necessary materials. The earlier a completed application is received, the earlier an admission decision can be made. For more information on the GMAT, visit www.mba.com.

Application Deadlines:
  Summer 2008* Fall 2008* Spring 2009
Priority Deadline: Allows admitted students to request registration for classes on the first date of registration for admitted students. Please note that completed application does not guarantee course availability.
Application materials due**
n/a
May 5
October 13
 
General Deadline: Ensures an admission decision is made in time to prepare for and begin classes for the upcoming semester, pending class availability.
Application materials due**
n/a
June 30
December 15
 
Admitted Student Registration Begins
April 7
June 2
November 3
PreMBA Student Registration Begins
April 21
June 23
November 17

* Fall 08 admits may request registration in Summer 08 courses classified as a PreMBA student.
** Please allow 3 weeks for processing after ALL documents are received.

Questions

If you have any questions about applying for admission, contact us via e-mail at mbapm@uiowa.edu or by phone at 1-800-MBA-IOWA (1-800-622-4692).