Admissions Process
- How do I contact the MBA Admissions office?
- How do you evaluate candidates for admission?
- Which part of the application is most important?
- What is the application fee?
- What are the application deadlines?
- When should I apply?
- Who is considered an international student?
- Is there a special application for international students?
- How can I check the status of my application?
- Do you require interviews?
- If invited to interview, do I need to interview on campus?
- When will I receive a decision on my application?
- How will I be notified of my admissions decision?
- If I applied last year, do I need to resubmit all of the application materials?
- Can I transfer into the MBA program from another school?
- Can I apply to the full-time MBA program and another Cox MBA program (PMBA or EMBA) at the same time?
- How many students are typically in the full-time MBA program?
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How do I contact the MBA Admissions office?
The MBA Admissions office is open 8:30am – 5pm (CST) Monday through Friday. We can be reached by phone at 214-768-1214 or 1-800-472-3622. Our fax number is 214-768-3956. Our e-mail address is mbainfo@cox.smu.edu.
Our postal mail address is:
Cox Graduate Admissions
PO Box 750333
Dallas, TX 75275-0333
Our courier mail address (Federal Express, UPS, DHL, etc) is:
Cox Graduate Admissions
6212 Bishop Boulevard
125 Fincher Building
Dallas, TX 75205
How do you evaluate candidates for admission?
The Admissions Committee carefully considers all completed applications. Particular attention is paid to test scores, work history, undergraduate performance, professional references, and personal essays. The committee also takes into consideration extracurricular activities, community service, international experience, multi-lingual skills and other characteristics that make an applicant unique.
Which part of the application is most important?
No one part of the application is more important than others. The Admissions Committee reviews each application as a whole and makes a decision based on the overall picture provided by the applicant.
What is the application fee?
We do not charge an application fee.
What are the application deadlines?
Round 1 – November 15, 2012
Round 2 – January 15, 2013
Round 3 – March 1, 2013
Round 4 – May 1, 2013
Applications submitted after May 1 will be reviewed if space remains available in the incoming class.
When should I apply?
We strongly encourage students to apply early for scholarship consideration. Students who intend to apply for the Cox MBA Distinguished Scholars program should submit the admissions application no later than Round 2. International applicants are encouraged to apply by Round 2 to ensure ample time for student visa processing if admitted. We also give priority for scholarship review to students who apply by the Round 3 deadline and cannot guarantee scholarship opportunities to those who apply after this deadline.
Who is considered an international student?
Any applicant who is not a US citizen or Permanent Resident is classified as an international student because they require a student visa to attend the program. We cannot make exceptions to this for any reason.
Is there a special application for international students?
No – all applicants use the same application regardless of nationality. International applicants are required to submit additional information to obtain a student visa, but these documents are not required until after a student is offered admission.
How can I check the status of my application?
You can log back into the application system for a status update. Only if there are questions about the status should you contact the admissions office.
Do you require interviews?
Cox does require interviews for all admitted applicants. Upon receiving and reviewing each application, the Admissions Committee will contact competitive applicants to set up an admissions interview. While an on-campus interview is strongly preferred, the Admissions Committee members will conduct Skype interviews for applicants who are unable to travel to campus.
If invited to interview, do I need to interview on campus?
Campus visits are the best way for you to get a first-hand look at the Cox school and demonstrate your interest in the Cox MBA. During your visit, you can attend a class, go to lunch with a current student, and interview with an admissions officer. Campus visits are usually arranged Monday through Thursday while classes are in session. Visits are usually scheduled in the morning or afternoon depending on the availability of a particular week.
When will I receive a decision on my application?
Please see the the Admissions page for this year's decision notification dates.
How will I be notified of my admissions decision?
Admitted students will receive an e-mail followed by an official admissions packet. Students placed on the waitlist or denied admission will receive a letter via postal mail.
If I had previously applied, do I need to resubmit all of the application materials?
Candidates who wish to re-apply and have submitted an application within the past two years should contact the admissions office at mbainfo@cox.smu.edu prior to beginning an application for guidance on what will be required of them. If it has been more than two years since you applied, you will need to go through the full application process again (including submission of all supplemental materials).
Can I transfer into the MBA program from another school?
We do not accept transfer students. If you are currently enrolled in another MBA program, you would need to apply as an incoming first-year student. After admission and receipt of your deposit to attend the program, you would have the opportunity to transfer up to eight credit hours of previous graduate level business courses. Information on that process is available upon request to admitted students.
Can I apply to the full-time MBA program and another Cox MBA program (PMBA or EMBA) at the same time?
You should only apply to one Cox graduate program at a time. If you wish to transfer your application to another program, please contact the Admissions Office.
How many students are typically in the full-time MBA program?
We usually enroll approximately 130 students in each class.