We are thrilled to accounce that the 2024 Women’s Symposium and Diversity Conference application is now live!
Prospective MBA students and admitted Future Year Scholars in their deferral period are invited to join us in Charlottesville or online during the weekend of 8–10 November for a two-day immersion into the heart of the Darden community.
Women’s Symposium | 8–9 November
The Women’s Symposium is beneficial for prospective and current MBA students interested in learning more about women at Darden. This is just one of many facets that represent Darden’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Diversity Conference | 9–10 November
The Diversity Conference is beneficial for prospective MBA students interested in learning more about Darden’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our commitment to incorporating those principles into the MBA experience.
APPLICATION & ACCOMODATIONS
Get ready to connect with current students, staff and faculty to explore how we champion diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see first hand what makes Darden so special!
If you are invited to attend one or both events in person, accommodations will be provided on Friday, 8 November for Women’s Symposium attendees and Saturday, 9 November for Diversity Conference attendees at the newly-opened Forum Hotel.
Prospective MBA attendees who have not yet submitted their application fee by the conclusion of the conference will receive application fee waivers and guaranteed admissions interviews.
Dig into more details on the event website, especially the FAQ section.
Are you interested in attending the Women's Symposium or Diversity Conference?
Program participants will be chosen through an application.
Current students, alongside staff and faculty, are front and center of the programming to guide prospective students through events and share experiences, information and answers with participants.
Members of the Admissions team — Dawna Clarke, Wendy Huber and Jannatul Pramanik — share tips to support prospective students with their applications to Darden in a panel discussion.
Darden faculty discuss their approach to the case method, the community and relationships with students.
Several activities during the Diversity Conference and Women's Admissions Symposium were conducted at the Forum Hotel at North Grounds and down the hill from Darden.
