Application Deadlines
The Jenkins MBA maintains several rounds of application deadlines. We accept applications on a rolling basis for our Professional Online MBA program and on a deadline basis for our Full-Time MBA program.
Online MBA Deadlines
Fall classes for the Online MBA program start in August of 2026. See application deadlines below. Admissions and deadlines for the spring 2027 semester (January start date) will become available in June 2026.
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Round Application Deadline* Missing Materials Deadline** Decision Notification One Day to MBA† Feb. 1, 2026 Feb. 7, 2026 Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 2026 Final Deadline May 1, 2026 May 7, 2026 by June 1, 2026
*Application Deadline: Applicants must submit their online application and pay the application fee by this date unless they are anticipating an application fee waiver. We offer application fee waivers for our One Day to MBA deadline and for all US military members and veterans.
**Missing Materials Deadline: All application materials must be received by our office on this date, including unofficial transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores, and two recommendation letters.
Full-Time MBA Deadlines
Admission to the Full-Time MBA program is granted for the fall term only. Fall classes for the Full-Time MBA program start in August of 2026.
NOTE: We recommend ALL applicants interested in securing a scholarship apply as early as possible. Please see the footnotes accompanying the deadline table below for additional important details.
IMPORTANT: International Applicant Update
The Full-Time Jenkins MBA program has reached capacity for international applicants for the Fall 2026 entry term. We will continue to accept applications from domestic candidates for all remaining rounds. International applicants are welcome to apply for a future entry term, and our admissions team is happy to discuss timelines and options.
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Round Application Deadline* Missing Materials Deadline** Decision Notification One Day to MBA Sep. 15, 2025 Sep. 21, 2025 Oct. 10, 2025 Round 1† Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 8, 2025 Week of Dec. 15, 2025 Round 2†† Jan. 15, 2026 Jan. 23, 2026 Week of Mar. 2, 2026 Final Deadline Mar. 1, 2026 Mar. 8, 2026 Week of Apr. 6, 2026 *NEW* Final Deadline Extension May 1, 2026 May 10, 2026 June 1, 2026
††Final international applicant deadline (capacity reached for Fall 2026)
Applications received after deadlines will be considered based on program space availability.
*Application Deadline: Applicants must submit their online application and pay the application fee by this date unless they are anticipating an application fee waiver. We offer application fee waivers for our One Day to MBA deadline and for all US military members and veterans.
**Missing Materials Deadline: All application materials must be received by our office on this date, including any missing unofficial transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores, and two recommendation letters.
Other Deadlines
2+2 program deadlines
Applications for the 2+2 early admissions program are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions and details about your 2+2 application, please contact Cameron Lyons (clyons@ncsu.edu).
Graduate certificate deadlines (non-degree-seeking students)
Graduate certificates are available for MBA and non-degree-seeking students.
| Fall Admission | May 15 |
| Spring Admission | Oct. 31 |