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
Fall 2027 Applications: The application for Fall 2027 will open in late August 2026. Join our mailing list to be notified as soon as the application is available.
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 2027 | October 13, 2026 | December 2, 2026 |
| December 15, 2026 | February 10, 2027 | |
| January 19, 2027* | March 24, 2027 | |
| March 2, 2027* | May 12, 2027 | |
| May 11, 2027 | June 16, 2027 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Spring & Fall 2027 Applications: The application for Spring & Fall 2027 will open in late August 2026. Join our mailing list to be notified as soon as the application is available.
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 2027 | October 13, 2026 | December 2, 2026 |
| December 15, 2026 | Rolling+ | |
| August 2027 | January 19, 2027 | March 24, 2027 |
| March 2, 2027 | May 12, 2027 | |
| May 11, 2027 | June 16, 2027 | |
| July 6, 2027 | Rolling+ |
+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.
Fall 2027 Applications: The application for Fall 2027 will open in late August 2026. Join our mailing list to be notified as soon as the application is available.
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 2027 | October 13, 2026 | December 2, 2026 |
| January 12, 2027* | February 24, 2027 | |
| March 9, 2027* | May 26, 2027 | |
| May 11, 2027 | June 23, 2027 | |
| June 8, 2027 | July 7, 2027 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
2027 Program Update: We are excited to continue offering a spring entry point for full-time MSF applicants to the Quantitative Finance track. This entry point provides added flexibility beyond the traditional fall start. View more program details.
Spring & Fall 2027 Applications: The application for Spring & Fall 2027 will open in late August 2026. Join our mailing list to be notified as soon as the application is available.
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 2027 Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 (Quantitative Track only) | October 13, 2026* | December 2, 2026 |
| December 15, 2026 | Rolling+ | |
| August 2027 (Regular Track & Quantitative Track) | October 13, 2026 | December 2, 2026 |
| January 12, 2027* | February 24, 2027 | |
| March 9, 2027* | May 26, 2027 | |
| May 11, 2027 | June 23, 2027 | |
| June 8, 2027 | July 7, 2027 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Part-Time MSF 2027 Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | October 13, 2026 | December 2, 2026 |
| December 15, 2026 | Rolling+ | |
| August 2027 | January 19, 2027 | March 24, 2027 |
| March 2, 2027 | May 12, 2027 | |
| May 11, 2027 | June 16, 2027 | |
| July 6, 2027 | Rolling+ |
+ Rolling notification date: Candidates with complete applications, which include the receipt of letters of recommendation, will receive decisions within ten business days.
Fall 2027 Applications: The application for Fall 2027 will open in late August 2026. Join our mailing list to be notified as soon as the application is available.
Ph.D. Programs Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for Fall 2027 is December 8, 2026. Please note that this is a hard deadline and no extensions will be granted after December 8. Applicants must make every effort to ensure that all materials, including letters of recommendation, are submitted by December 8.
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 | December 8, 2026 |
| Ph.D. in Finance | December 8, 2026 |
| Ph.D. in Accounting | December 8, 2026 |
Tuition & Aid
The Carroll School provides a wide range of merit-based scholarships and assistantships to its candidates. Boston College also offers loan and work-study programs to help students finance their educations.
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
Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions Operations & Recruitment
Appointments on Wednesday Afternoons
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.
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.