Graduate Admission Application Deadlines
Connect with us to receive special offers and announcements, and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming deadlines and provide tips to make your application stand out. Visit the apply page to access the online application.
Fall Application Deadlines - Term Start: August 31, 2026
Full-Time (MBA & Master’s Programs)
| Round 1 | Deadline: Nov 1 | Scholarship Consideration: Maximum scholarship, assistantship, and fellowship consideration | Decision Release Date: Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Deadline: Dec 14 | Scholarship Consideration: Strong consideration for scholarships | Decision Release Date: Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Deadline: Feb 1 | Scholarship Consideration: General consideration | Decision Release Date: March 19, 2026 |
| Rolling | Deadline: After February 1 | Scholarship Consideration: International applicants must apply by June 1 | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
Part-Time (MBA & Master’s Programs)
| Round 1 | Deadline: Jan 15 | Scholarship Consideration: Maximum scholarship, assistantship, and fellowship consideration | Decision Release Date: Feb. 2, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Deadline: Mar 15 | Scholarship Consideration: Strong consideration for scholarships | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
| Round 3 | Deadline: May 1 | Scholarship Consideration: General consideration | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
| Rolling | Deadline: After May 1 | Scholarship Consideration: General consideration | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
Professional MBA
| Round 1 | Deadline: Dec 1 | Scholarship Consideration: Priority scholarship deadline | Decision Release Date: Early January 2026 |
| Round 2 | Deadline: Feb 15 | Scholarship Consideration: Consideration for scholarships | Decision Release Date: Within 3-4 weeks of completed app |
| Final | Deadline: April 15 | Scholarship Consideration: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis after Feb. 15 | Decision Release Date: Within 3-4 weeks of completed app until May 1 |
Non-Degree
| Round: Rolling | Deadline: 1-Aug | Scholarship Consideration: Not Applicable | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
Spring Application Deadlines - Term Start: January 21, 2026
Full-Time (MBA & Master’s Programs)
| Round 1 | Deadline: October 1 | Scholarship Consideration: Maximum scholarship, assistantship, and fellowship consideration; international deadline | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
| Round 2 | Deadline: October 1 | Scholarship Consideration: Strong consideration for scholarships | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
| Rolling | Deadline: After December 11 | Scholarship Consideration: For domestic applicants only | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
Part-Time (MBA & Master’s Programs)
| Round 1 | Deadline: October 1 | Scholarship Consideration: Maximum scholarship, assistantship, and fellowship consideration | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
| Round 2 | Deadline: December 11 | Scholarship Consideration: Strong consideration for scholarships | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
| Rolling | Deadline: After December 11 | Scholarship Consideration: General consideration | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
Non-Degree
| Round: Rolling | Deadline: December 11 | Scholarship Consideration: Not Applicable | Decision Release Date: Within 2 weeks of completed app |
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Use this application checklist if you have not earned a degree from Bentley University.
- Resume (must be current with dates of employment, job duties and internships)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Essay
- Statement of Purpose (optional)
- Transcripts: Undergraduate and Graduate
*Unofficial transcripts with dates and final grades are accepted for admission process purposes, but once a candidate is accepted and deposited, the final official transcript must be sent directly to the Graduate Admission Office from your prior institution before the start of the semester.
- GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE or Executive Assessment test scores (optional)
- Application fee $133 (discounts available – check with your counselor or attend an event)
Additional Requirements for International Applicants:
- Transcript Evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency.
- TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English proficiency test scores (may be waived if the English language was used as a main language of instruction. The applicant needs to provide supporting documentation).
Application Requirements for the Bentley Community
Use this application checklist if you graduated from Bentley University or are a Bentley employee.
- Resume (must be current with dates of employment, job duties and internships)
- Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- Essay
- Statement of Purpose (optional)
- Transcripts: Undergraduate and Graduate (if you are Bentley alumni, we will upload it for you)
- GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE or Executive Assessment test scores (optional)
Bentley employees, who completed their bachelor’s degree in a foreign country, also need to submit Transcript Evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency.
Application Requirements may vary by program and term. For example, Full-Time MBA and MSHFID applicants are also required to attend an evaluative interview as a part of the admission process.
To better understand your qualification the admission committee may request an interview for candidates applying for any program as part of the admission process.
If you have questions about the application connect with Graduate Admission for details, email applygrad@bentley.edu or call 781-891-2108.
