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How to apply for the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA Program

Ready to accelerate or change your career? Gain the advanced skills and experience it takes with the top-ranked Full-Time +Flex MBA.

The Phase 1 application is free and only takes a few minutes to complete.

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Prepare a strong Kelley School of Business graduate school application

Our admissions team is eager to learn about the experiences, education, and perspectives that shape you. We look forward to getting to know your goals and helping you achieve success at Kelley.

Application deadlines
RoundPhase 1 deadlinePhase 2 deadline*Deposit due
1

October 1
Notification by October 8

October 15
Notification by December 22

February 1
2

December 15
Notification by December 22

January 5*
Notifcation by March 15

April 15
3

February 15
Notification by February 22

March 1
Notification by April 15

April 30
4

April 1
Notification by April 8

April 15
Notification by May 15

May 30

*Given the competitiveness of the applicant pool, international candidates should apply no later than round 2.

Check Frequently Asked Questions for information about applying through The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, and other admissions topics.

Application checklist

Your resume is all you need to begin your Kelley application. You’ll be asked to upload it when you complete the Kelley Graduate Application Form, which is completely free and takes five minutes to complete.

The following application components make up your complete Kelley graduate admissions application:

Phase 1

  • Kelley Graduate Application Form and resume

Phase 2

If invited to Phase 2, you will be granted access to the Kelley Application Portal. The portal contains a list of required items, which may include:

  • Admissions interview
  • GMAT/GRE test scores (if required)
  • English proficiency test scores (if required)
  • Personal essays
  • Recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts are collected during the application process, but official transcripts will be required before enrollment.
  • Indiana University Graduate School Compliance Form
  • Pay the university application fee ($75)

Ready to take the first step?

Start your application. Phase 1 takes 5 minutes.

Kelley Application Portal

The Kelley Application Portal is your central hub for the next steps in the admissions process. Through the portal, you'll be able to:

  • Submit all required documents
  • Upload essays
  • Request or submit a recommendation
  • Schedule your interview

You can also return to the portal at any time to check the status of your application and stay up to date on where you are in the admissions process.

Portal access

Access to the portal will be granted upon completion of Phase 1 and after your materials have been reviewed by the admissions team. If you are invited to move forward in the process, you’ll receive an email with access to the Kelley Application Portal. Be sure to save this email, as it will include important information you’ll need to access the portal.

If invited to Phase 2, you may submit your Phase 2 requirements via the Kelley Application Portal in any order. Your full application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee once all documentation is received and your interview is complete. Our admissions team will track your status and provide reminders for outstanding items.

How can we help?

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