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.
| 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.
| 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.
| Application Deadline | Decision Release Date |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Rolling |