The application for Darden’s Executive MBA program is now live!
Begin your MBA journey with Darden by beginning your application for the class enrolling in August 2025.
We are thrilled to welcome another strong Executive MBA cohort on Grounds. The most recent class features 119 students representing over 100 unique employers, 24 industries and an average of 13 years of work experience.
For a full overview on the class, visit the Executive MBA Class Profile.
Application Process
The Darden application is all about crafting your narrative. There are three key dimensions to any strong MBA application – personal, academic and professional. Our Admissions team wants to get to know you, and we encourage you to connect with us as you consider your options and learn more about Darden.
Choose your deadline
Our Executive MBA program has a variety of deadlines. Choose the timing that works best for you to present your strongest application.
Standardized Tests
A standardized test score is NOT required to apply.
However, applicants can choose to provide a test score to strengthen their application if they wish. We accept several standardized tests – Executive Assessment, GMAT Focus, GMAT, GRE, MCAT and LSAT – and we view these tests equivalently. We will even accept older or expired scores for any of these tests, but candidates who wish to submit an expired score will need to have access to their full score breakdown.
Recommendation
Applicants are only required to submit one recommendation with their application. Candidates may submit a second recommendation if they feel like this could offer a different or complementary perspective.
Learn more about Darden’s Executive MBA program and the application process by watching our Application Launch Webinar with Managing Director of Admissions, Brett Twitty.
