Admission
Admission
Driven, reflective, and forward-thinking, Carroll School students are astute leaders and leaders-to-be who come from a variety of backgrounds. They make their mark on business and society—improving organizations, communities, and the lives of individuals. Our programs feature dynamic academic experiences that impart both foundational skills and advanced expertise.
Graduate Admissions Events
PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 application will open in late August 2025. Questions? Email us at bcmba@bc.edu.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: To access the application and full-time MBA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the full-time MBA program page.
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | October 14, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
| December 16, 2025 | February 11, 2026 | |
| January 20, 2026* | March 25, 2026 | |
| March 3, 2026* | May 13, 2026 | |
| May 12, 2026 | June 17, 2026 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 application will open in late August 2025. Questions? Email us at bcmba@bc.edu.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: To access the application and view the part-time MBA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the part-time MBA program page.
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | October 14, 2025 | December 4, 2025 |
| December 16, 2025 | Rolling+ | |
| August 2026 | January 20, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | |
| July 7, 2026 | August 5, 2026 |
+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 application will open in late August 2025. Questions? Email us at bcmba@bc.edu.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: To access the application and view the MSA application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the MSA program page.
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | October 14, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
| January 13, 2026* | February 25, 2026 | |
| March 10, 2026* | May 27, 2026 | |
| May 12, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | |
| June 9, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 application will open in late August 2025. Questions? Email us at bcmba@bc.edu.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Application & Requirements: To access the application and view the MSF application checklist, navigate to the Application & Requirements section at the bottom of the MSF program page.
Full-Time MSF 2026 Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | October 14, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
| January 13, 2026* | February 25, 2026 | |
| March 10, 2026* | May 27, 2026 | |
| May 12, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | |
| June 9, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Part-Time MSF 2026 Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | October 14, 2025 | December 3, 2025 |
| December 16, 2025 | Rolling+ | |
| August 2026 | January 20, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | |
| July 7, 2026 | August 5, 2026 |
+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2026 application will open in late August 2025. Questions? Email us at bcmba@bc.edu.
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Interviews: If selected, applicants will be invited to interview in early spring.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed after the final deadline has passed. There is no specific decision notification date for Ph.D. programs. Final decisions are typically available by mid-spring.
Application: To apply, visit individual Ph.D. program pages and navigate to the application sections at the bottom of the pages.
| Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Organization Studies | January 6, 2026 |
| Ph.D. in Finance | January 6, 2026 |
| Ph.D. in Accounting | January 6, 2026 |
Belonging at the Carroll School
We embrace and celebrate the differences in our close-knit community—differences of background, identity, perspective, and ideas. We view these differences as markers of both ethical leadership and sound management practice.
Justin Aier
Assistant Dean, Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment
Appointments on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
Jelena Pejic
Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Appointments on Monday & Friday afternoons
Kiersten Salanger
Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Appointments on Tuesday & Thursday mornings
Mia Naman
Admissions Specialist, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Appointments on Wednesday Afternoons
Application Support Sessions
Do you have an application-related question? Curious about how many letters of recommendation are required, or the optimal length of your personal essay? Join us for our application support hour.
Admission Insights
Access tips for personal statements, standardized tests, and more admission topics and read about the BC student experience—all on our Admission Insights site.