Full-Time MBA Admissions

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Our mission is to help you decide if the William & Mary Full-Time MBA program is the right fit for you. From the first time you connect with our Admissions Team throughout the entirety of the admissions process, we strive to learn about your background and your goals.

Our objective is to create a cohort that reflects diversity in thought, experience, and culture. To achieve this, we carefully evaluate each applicant's academic and professional accomplishments, interpersonal and communication skills, motivations, goals, and other relevant credentials.

In addition to the basic requirements, we select students who are intellectually curious, collaborative, and focused. Together with our top-ranked faculty and exclusive Executive Partners program, our students experience a personally and professionally rewarding program.

Typical Full-Time Class Profile

27

Average Age
620

Average GMAT
35 _%

International
30 _%

Female Students
60 _months

Average Work Experience
3.3

Average GPA
30 _%

Military

Application Deadlines

The Full-Time MBA Admissions team welcomes inquiries form and interactions with prospective students in all stages of the admissions application process.

Application Deadlines
Round	Application Due	Admissions Decision	Enrollment Deposit
1	October 31, 2022	January 6, 2023	February 10, 2023
2	January 9, 2023	February 24, 2023	April 7, 2023
3	March 6, 2023	April 21, 2023	May 19, 2023
4	May 1, 2023	June 2, 2023	June 23, 2023
5	July 15, 2023	Rolling	Rolling

Application Requirements

Admission to the Mason School Full-Time MBA program requires completion of the following steps:

Please create your application with an email that is easily accessible for the entire year. We encourage applicants to use a personal email address - do not use a work or school email address.

Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the MBA Admissions Team to initially review your application and make an admission decision. Official transcripts are not required to submit your application but will be required later in the admissions process.

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application requirements steps
GMAT/GRE The Full-Time MBA Admissions Committee will allow a waiver of the GMAT/GRE and requirements, no waiver request is needed. Our Admissions Committee will consider a variety of factors in our decision-making process. Indicators of academic and professional achievement include: academic history, advanced degrees, designations and licensures, professional or internship experience, resume, recommendations, and admissions interview. If you have already taken a GMAT or GRE, indicate your score and include a copy of the unofficial score report. We will review your application using your unofficial score. You are welcome to have your official test score report sent directly to the William & Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of Business Full-Time MBA program. GMAT Institution Code: 9DDX725 GRE Institution Code: 6987
Global Candidates The Full-Time MBA Admissions Committee will allow a waiver of the TOEFL/IELTS requirements, no waiver request is needed. Our Admissions Committee will consider a variety of factors in our decision-making process. Indicators of academic and professional or internship experience, resume, recommendations, and admissions interview to assess communication skills. If you have already taken the TOEFL/IELTS you are welcome to have your official test score report sent directly to the William & Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of Business Full-Time MBA program. Applicants who have completed a degree in the United States, or in an English-speaking country, or who have lived/worked full-time in an English-speaking country for the past two or more years are exempt from taking a language assessment. TOEFL Institution Code: 6987 IELTS/PTE: Request from the vendor to have your scores to be sent to William & Mary Mailing Address: Ms. Toni Sturdivant Office of MBA Admissions Raymond A. Mason School of Business William & Mary 101 Ukrop Way, Miller Hall, Ste. 1049 Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone: 1-757-221-2899 Get in touch with the Office of International Students, Scholars & Programs International Students, Scholars & Programs [[w\|globe]] \| 757-221-3590
Access the Online Application Form Each candidate is required to create an account and submit an application form. A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required of all applicants. The fee is payable by credit card, personal check, cashier's check drawn from a U.S. bank or subsidiary, or wire transfer. Active-duty military, veterans and those who have served in humanitarian organizations such as the U.S. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc. are eligible for an application fee waiver. Please contact [[m\|admissions,MBA Admissions]] to receive a waiver prior to submitting your online application. Please ensure that you are using a personal, easily accessible email address. Do not use a work or school email address when creating your online application.
Upload Transcripts We require a scanned copy of your transcript from your degree-granting institution to be uploaded into your online application. Transcripts for study abroad programs or transfer credits are not required if the course and grade are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution, but can be requested by the Admissions Committee if deemed necessary. If your transcripts are in other languages other than English, also submit translated versions. It is helpful to request official transcripts in advance of submitting your application, but it is not required. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for our initial evaluation and admissions decision. Once admitted, you will be required to provide an official transcript from your degree-granting institution. Official transcripts should arrive in a sealed envelope with the signature of the Registrar across the seal. Do not open official transcripts. Official transcripts can also be submitted electronically to Toni Sturdivant at [[m\|toni.sturdivant]] via your institution's electronic vendor and using secure portals. A transcript sent directly by the applicant will not be accepted as official. William & Mary graduates are only required to upload an unofficial transcript.
Submit Two Recommendations Your recommender should be someone who can provide specific and relevant information about your intellectual and professional abilities, performance, and motivation to pursue an MBA degree. If one of your recommenders is not able to complete the recommendation letter online, a recommendation form may be submitted by mail. The form can be found in the supplemental application forms section of the online application.
Write Essays We require a response to the first essay question and offer you the opportunity to submit an optional personal statement. At the top of each page, please put your full name and a complete statement of the question being answered. Why is an MBA the next logical step towards achieving your short-term and long-term professional goals? Why is the William & Mary MBA the right program for you? (approx. 800 words) Optional: Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee which would be helpful in reviewing your application? (approx. 250 words)
Upload Professional Resume Most of William & Mary MBA candidates will have obtained several years of post-undergraduate professional experience. However, the impact a candidate has made on an organization, growth in responsibility over time, leadership experience and other factors are all considered when evaluating experience. Candidates with limited professional experience must be strong in other aspects of their MBA application, including academic performance, demonstrated leadership achievement, campus or community involvement, and possess clearly articulated goals to offset the lack of experience. We encourage you to limit your resume to two page - one page resumes are preferred.
Interview with the Admissions Team An interview is the last step of the Admissions process. Interviews are offered by invitation only to candidate whose applications have passed through an initial evaluation. We encourage you to conduct the interview in person in conjunction with a campus visit, but we understand that this is not possible for all candidate. For applicants unable to meet in person, interviews are also offered via phone, Skype, Facetime, Google Hangouts, or in select cities around the world.

All students admitted to graduate programs at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business must have a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation.

Major General James Wright Applicants

This program is an exclusive partnership between William & Mary and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). It has been tailored with an intensity meant to match the pedigree of Army leaders, and requires admission to the university and final approval from the military.

MGJW application deadlines
Application deadlines for Summer 2022 MGJW cohort
July 29, 2022	Request to Compete due to HRC
September 13-16, 2022	HRC Selection Panel convenes
October 16, 2022	HRC Notification to candidates
November 11, 2022	W&M MGJW MBA application for admission deadline
December 6, 2022	W&M MGJW MBA decision notification to candidates
Not earlier than June 28, 2022	MGJW MBA Candidates report to campus
July 5, 2023	MGJW MBA Classes begin

Natalia Pinel Lara '23

"W&M is a friendly and kind environment where I felt included even before I started my program and where everyone is welcome and has a voice."

Full-Time MBA FAQs

Application Requirements

faq application requirements
How do I determine which application deadline to choose? Our application deadlines are grouped into four admission rounds so that we can craft a truly diverse cohort of MBA candidates. While we recommend applying early, we encourage you to select a round that allows you ample time to prepare your best application package. Rounds 1 - 4 provide the greatest opportunity for admission and scholarship consideration, however, we typically use later rounds to round out our talented class.
Can I submit the GRE in lieu of the GMAT? Yes, we have been accepting the GRE for years and welcome candidates the opportunity to submit a GRE score. There is no difference in our evaluation of the two standardized assessments as we feel that both tests are valid in helping to predict academic success.
Do you require professional work experience? While we recommend gaining a few years of professional work experience, we do reserve seats in the class for our "early career professionals" - candidates who have less than 1 year or no work experience. For strongest admissions consideration, we encourage our early career professionals to have demonstrated internship experience and/or high academic or leadership experience.
What should I know about the interview process? Interviews are offered by invitation from the Admissions Committee based on a successful first evaluation of your candidacy. The interview should be treated formally and professionally. The session is offered on-campus, by phone, Skype, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts. There is no penalty for taking a virtual interview, as our candidate population is global and we understand that not everyone can make it to campus. A member of the Admissions Committee will conduct your official interview and questions will focus on your academic history, professional experience, MBA career goals, leadership and personal ability to contribute to our rich and diverse learning community.
Are application fee waivers available? Application fee waivers are available on an individual basis. Please contact us at [[m\|admissions]] for assistance.

International Candidates

faq international candidates
Do my international transcripts need to be translated into English? Yes, if your transcript from an international institution is recorded in a language other than English, you do need to work with an expert credential evaluation service like World Education Services to have your transcript translated.
Do international transcripts need to be evaluated by a credential evaluation service if they are in English? No, if your academic transcripts are in English, our Admissions Committee is very familiar with global universities and grading standards. We will assess your academic records based on our knowledge and experience.
Do you offer a waiver for standardized English language exams (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)? We offer a waiver for standardized English language exams to candidates who have completed a degree within the United States, who have earned a university degree in an English-speaking country, or who have lived in an English-speaking country for the past two or more years. We also waive the standardized English language assessment requirements for candidates who meet both of the following two achievements: Achieve a GMAT result in the 60^th percentile or better in the Verbal section of the exam, Achieve a GMAT result of 5.0 or better on the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section of the exam.
Which exam should I take the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE? Please research the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and determine the exam format that is most comfortable to you. On average, incoming students score 100 (Internet-based), 250 (computer-based), or 600 (paper-based) on the TOEFL and a 6.5 on on the IELTS. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. We consider the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score along with GMAT scores in the verbal and AWA sections, essays and the interview to determine a candidate's language readiness to compete in and contribute to the William & Mary MBA community.
Do you offer loans for international candidates? William & Mary has strong partnerships with Prodigy Finance, MPower Finance, and FIDERH. We encourage international candidates to explore global loan-funding through these organizations.
Who do I contact regarding my I-20 processing? Enrolled and Deposited candidates will receive a message from iStart that will contain the instructions for applying for your I-20. Please read the message carefully and make sure to submit the required information accurately. If you have additional questions about the I-20 process, please contact the [[w\|globe, Office of International Students, Scholars & Programs]]. For additional information, please visit Visa Information for New Admits.

Tuition and Financial Aid

faq tuition and financial aid
How do I pay my tuition deposit to accept my seat in the MBA class? Online: If you haven't already done so please create your WMuserid and password. You will need your student ID number beginning with "93" which is printed on your myWM form received via email shortly after your admission letter. Visit my.wm.edu and click on the Banner link to log into your student account. Click on the "Student" link and then select "Student Account." Choose the option marked "eServices" and click continue. This will open a new window where you will complete your payment online. You will need to select the eDeposits option from the top horizontal menu. From the drop-down menu, select the correct term (Fall 2023) and then choose the option "MBA Deposit Full-Time $1693." Complete your payment online. There is an additional 2.85% fee charged to those paying by credit card. Note that only American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. For international students, please visit pay.flywire.com to begin the payment process. Flywire allows you to pay securely from almost any country and any bank, generally in your home currency. By Mail: Please remember to include the student's full name and student ID number on the memo line to ensure the payment is credited to the proper student account. Please make your check or money order payable to William & Mary, and mail it to the following address: Regular Mail Ms. Toni Sturdivant Office of MBA Admissions Raymond A. Mason School of Business William & Mary P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 Overnight Express or Courier Service Ms. Toni Sturdivant Office of MBA Admissions Raymond A. Mason School of Business William & Mary 101 Ukrop Way, Miller Hall, Ste. 1049 Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone: 1-757-221-2899
How do I apply for scholarships, leadership awards, or graduate assistantships? Admitted candidates are automatically considered for all scholarships, leadership awards and graduate assistantships at the time the Admissions Committee is making a final decision on their candidacy. All scholarship support is based on merit which includes a variety of characteristics such as professional work experience, leadership, academic history, and more. The Admissions Committee works diligently to provide financial support for as many candidates as possible through the process.
How do I apply for financial aid? Admitted MBA candidates should connect with the University's Office of Financial Aid to explore financial aid opportunities. The Direct Grad PLUS Loan is specifically for graduate/professional students and is designed to help bridge the gap between the financial aid awarded and the cost of attendance. Upon admission, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at [[w\|aid]] or 757-221-2420, located in 208 Blow Memorial Hall.
Which exam should I take the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE? Please research the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and determine the exam format that is most comfortable to you. On average, incoming students score 100 (Internet-based), 250 (computer-based), or 600 (paper-based) on the TOEFL and a 6.5 on on the IELTS. The TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. We consider the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score along with GMAT scores in the verbal and AWA sections, essays and the interview to determine a candidate's language readiness to compete in and contribute to the William & Mary MBA community.
Do you offer loans for international candidates? William & Mary has strong partnerships with Prodigy Finance, MPower Finance, and FIDERH. We encourage international candidates to explore global loan-funding through these organizations.
How do I determine if I am eligible for Virginia residency for tuition privileges? To be eligible for in-state status, an individual (or the parent, legal guardian, or spouse who provides financial support) must demonstrate residence in Virginia and an intent to remain in Virginia indefinitely to establish domicile in Virginia then maintain domicile in Virginia for at least 12 months preceding the first day of classes. Your primary purpose in moving to Virginia must have been to establish yourself as a resident of Virginia, not to attend school. All applicants for admission to William & Mary, both new and re-entry, who seek Virginia in-state tuition rates, must complete and Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Privileges. Application to determine Physical Residency/In-State Tuition (pdf). The Code of Virginia provides for appeals. More information on the appeal process at William & Mary
What are the graduate tuition fees for the 2021-2022 academic year? Graduate tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year for in-state residents is $34,748. For out-of-state residents and global candidates, $45,738. A complete breakdown of tuition, fees, and cost of living is available. Please note that the program is two years and that tuition and fees slightly increases from year to year. The final tuition and fees rate is determined by the Board of Visitors each year in June.

Enrolled Candidates

faq enrolled candidates
How do I register for 1^st year MBA or MGJW classes? Due to the lock-step nature of our 1^st year, Module 1 core curriculum, entering MBA and MGJW candidates do not need to register for classes. Registration for the first semester will be completed by the MBA program team. Sample schedule of the 1^st year experience
Am I required to carry student health insurance and/or what are my options at W&M? Due to the extremely high cost of health care in the United States and the importance of adequate health insurance coverage, the University requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate students admitted Fall 2006 or after and all F-1 and J-1 international students to have health insurance coverage throughout the school year as a condition of enrollment. Every academic year, these students must either elect to enroll in or waive out of the W&M-sponsored Student Insurance Plan to comply with this requirement. Falsifying or misrepresenting insurance information is a violation of the Honor Code and will be reported. The University sponsors a comprehensive Student Insurance Plan, provided by UnitedHealthcare Student Resources, that is compliant with the Affordable Care Act and is categorized as a Platinum plan. More information regarding student insurance
Where should I live? On- or off-campus? With or without a roommate? The Office of MBA Admissions is an excellent resource for recommending housing accommodations on and off-campus. Please refer to your personal VIP page for the most up-to-date information. If you wish to live on-campus, the Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Graduate Complex, commonly referred to as the Grad Complex, is located at 713 S. Henry Street. Located next to the Law School, residents live in two, three, or four bedroom apartments. Each resident has a private bathroom and shares the living room, dining area, and kitchen. If you are interested, please review current rates for Grad Complex Doubles, Triples, and Quads and submit an Online Application for residency. Please also refer to the W&M Off-Campus Housing Listing Service to find housing, roommates, and educational resources about living off-campus. Finally, please feel welcome to use your Admitted Student W&M MBA Class Facebook Page to post roommate requests and to find additional postings. Williamsburg is a very safe and friendly living and learning community.