Application Deadlines

At Lindner, our MBA and Specialty Master’s programs are designed with your success in mind.

  • In-person and hybrid programs follow a round structure, giving you clear dates when you’ll receive your admission decision.
  • Online programs follow a priority deadline structure, with decisions delivered quickly, typically within three weeks of completing your application.

Why apply early?

Submitting your application by the Priority Deadline or during Rounds 1 or 2 gives you the best opportunity to:

  • Maximize scholarship consideration
  • Receive your admission decision sooner
  • Secure additional time to plan for housing, relocation or visa processing

Applications may close once programs reach capacity, so we encourage you to apply early to reserve your seat. Remember, your application is not considered complete until all required materials are received.


Fall 2026

All programs admit for the fall term.

The sooner you are able to apply, the better your chances for funding, an earlier admission decision, additional time to find housing, and, for international students, additional time to secure your visa.

Please reference the below for Fall 2026 application deadlines and decision release dates.
Round  Application Deadline Decision Release Date  
Round 1 October 15, 2025 November 1, 2025
Round 2 January 15, 2026 February 1, 2026
Round 3* March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026
Round 4 May 15, 2026 June 1, 2026
Round 5  July 1, 2026 Rolling

*International applicants must apply before the international deadline on March 15, 2026.


Spring 2026

The following programs do not admit for the spring term: Full-time, Cohort MBA, MS Business Analytics, MS Taxation and MS Applied Economics.

 Please reference the below for Spring 2026 application deadlines and decision release dates.
  Application Deadline Decision Release Date
Priority Deadline October 1, 2025 October 15, 2025/Rolling
International Deadline October 1, 2025 October 15, 2025/Rolling
Domestic Deadline November 15, 2025 November 21, 2025

Summer 2026

All online degrees and certificates admit for the summer term as well as the following part-time programs: MS Human Resources, MS Accounting and MS Marketing.

 Please reference the below for Summer 2026 application deadlines and decision release dates.
Application Deadline Decision Release Date
April 1, 2026 Rolling