The Graduate Admission team is here to provide you with support during the admission process. We encourage you to contact us with any questions at 781.891.2108 or via e-mail at bentleygraduateadmissions@bentley.edu.
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Emerging Leaders MBA, Professional MBA, Master of Science Programs and graduate certificate programs
Apply Now Please use this application to apply for the Emerging Leaders MBA, Professional MBA, any of our 7 Master of Science programs, as well as our graduate certificate programs.
The Masters of Science in Human Factors in Information Design program has reached its enrollment cap for the fall 2013 intake. As such we will not be accepting further applications to this program at this time. Any applicants interested in the HFID California option can contact Kristen Shockley at kshockley@bentley.edu for further details and assistance in applying.
The Bentley MBA
Apply Now This application is to be used to apply for “The Bentley MBA”. If you are looking to apply to our Emerging Leaders MBA, Professional MBA, or MS+MBA programs, please use the traditional application above. If you have any questions regarding “The Bentley MBA” you may contact Kristen Shockley (kshockley@bentley.edu).
5 Yr/ Masters Candidates
Apply Now Current Bentley University undergraduate students enrolled in the Bentley 5yr/Master's Candidate program should use this application when formally applying to the Graduate School. If you have any questions about the Master's Candidate Program, please send an email to gradvising@bentley.edu.
The following items are commonly required:
- Completed application form including essays
- Current résumé
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official copies of all university-level transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
- GMAT or GRE results
- TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson’s PTE results, for international applicants
- $50 application fee
An undergraduate degree is required for admission to the graduate school.
Effective for fall 2013: Applicants will only be waived from pre-program courses if they have an equivalent undergraduate course completed within the last five years with a grade of B or 3.0 (out a 4.0 scale) or better from an AACSB- or EQUIS-accredited institution. No AP courses will be considered for waivers. Pre-program waivers will be assessed based on the materials presented at the time the application is submitted. Consideration for additional waivers will be given only once the student is at Bentley. Students should visit the Graduate Admission Office in LaCava 295 and complete a Waiver Petition Form, including any additional supporting documentation needed to re-evaluate waivers. This petition must be completed before the end of the add/drop period.
Graduate Application Deadlines and Decision Dates
Applicant Type | Application Deadline | Decision Date |
Full-Time (spring start) | Oct 1. Application processing begins Sept 1 | Rolling through Jan (start of classes) |
Part-Time (spring start) | Nov 1. Application processing begins Sept 1 | Rolling through Jan (start of classes) |
Full-Time (fall start) | Round 1: Dec 1 Round 2: Jan 20 Round 3: March 15 Round 4: May 1 through Sept 1 (round 4 applicants are accepted on a space available basis Application processing begins Oct. 1 | Round 1: Jan 15 Round 2: March 5 Round 3: May 1 Round 4: Rolling decisions through Sept (start of classes) |
Part-Time (fall start) | Oct 1 through Sept 1 (preferred consideration June 1). Application processing begins Oct 1 | Rolling decisions Jan 15 through Sept (start of classes) |
Bentley MBA | Dec 1 (priority deadline). Application processing begins Sept 1 | Rolling decisions Dec 1 through July (start of classes) |
MSHFID | Dec 1 (priority deadline). Application processing begins Sept 1 | Rolling decisions Dec 1 through July (start of classes) |
Special Notes:
- Applicants interested in beginning their studies in the summer are strongly encouraged to apply in Round 1.
- Applicants who wish to be considered for merit aid are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.
I-20 Deadlines
(for international applicants requiring a student visa only)
Applicant Type | Visa Processing Dates | Decision Dates |
Fall | March 1 through June 30 | Visa requests made outside of the dedicated processing dates will be considered* and processed on a case-by-case basis. |
Spring | Oct 10 through Dec 15 |
*Consideration is based on academic situation, current visa status, and embassy availability.