The application for Darden’s Part-Time 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 have welcomed another Part-Time MBA cohort on Grounds in Charlottesville. Our 72 students come from a wide range of backgrounds spanning 21 industries and over 67 unique employers with an average of five and a half years of work experience.
For a full overview of the most recent class, visit the Part-time 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 Part-Time MBA program has a variety of deadlines. Choose the timing that works best for you to present your strongest application.
Standardized Tests
Part-Time MBA applicants have a choice to make when they reach the Test Scores section of the application – either submit a test score or submit a test waiver request.
We accept these tests and view them equally in our review process. We also accept an older or expired test score for any of these tests – provided the applicant has documentation reflecting their overall score and score breakdown.
- Executive Assessment (EA)
- GMAT
- GRE
- MCAT
- LSAT
The Admissions Committee considers a broad set of data when making an evaluation (degree-related coursework, non-degree-related coursework, professional certifications and work roles and responsibilities). Some candidates may feel they can make a strong case for their academic readiness without providing a test score. For those applicants, a test waiver request may make sense. For other candidates, an additional data point may be helpful.
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 Part-Time MBA program and the application process by watching our Application Launch Webinar with Managing Director of Admissions, Brett Twitty.
