2025 Kelley MBA Preview Weekend
| Time | Location | Event details |
|---|---|---|
| 5 to 6:30 p.m. | Graduate Hotel | Welcome to Kelley: Tricks, Treats & Community Meet fellow attendees, Kelley MBAs, faculty, and staff in a relaxed setting designed to spark conversation and connection. It’s the perfect chance to get a feel for the Kelley community before joining students for a graduate student Halloween bash later in the evening. (Post-reception costumes encouraged—don’t be afraid to show your spirit!) |
| Time | Location | Event details |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Graduate Hotel Lobby | Shuttle service to the Godfrey Graduate and Executive Education Center will be provided for guests from the host hotel. |
| 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. | Godfrey Center 1056 | Discover the Kelley Advantage Faculty Chair John Hill and Executive Director Emily Stern share a dynamic overview of the Kelley MBA. From our innovative core curriculum to specialized majors, industry-focused Academies, and global learning experiences, you’ll explore how Kelley equips you with the knowledge, skills, and perspective to lead in a rapidly evolving world. See how our academic approach goes beyond the classroom—driving real impact from day one. |
| 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. | Godfrey Center 1056 | Unlocking Your Potential Get ready to take charge of your future! Graduate Career Services will introduce you to Me, Inc.—Kelley’s signature career development program. You’ll learn how our personalized coaching and hands-on workshops help clarify your career path and drive internship, job search, and post-MBA career outcomes. |
| 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Godfrey Center 1056 | Real Journeys, Real Impact Hear real stories and insights from current students and alumni about their MBA journey—and how Kelley shaped their careers and lives. |
| 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. | Prebys Career Center | Bites and Insights Enjoy a casual lunch and conversations with current students, then explore Kelley, guided by those who know it best. |
| 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. | Godfrey Center 1056 | Inside the Kelley Classroom Experience Gain a first-hand look at the Kelley classroom experience through an engaging, thought-provoking discussion led by Professor Keith Niedermeier. |
| 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. | Godfrey Center 1056 | Navigating Your Path to an MBA Learn about our application strategies, financing options, and how Kelley partners with organizations like The Consortium, Forté Foundation, and Reaching Out to support our student community. |
| 4:15 p.m. | N/A | Recharge Break Shuttle service to the host hotel will be provided from the Godfrey Graduate and Executive Education Center. Relax and regroup before dinner. |
| 5:45 p.m. | Graduate Hotel Lobby | Taste of Bloomington Join current students in the lobby of the Graduate Hotel to walk to dinner at a local Bloomington favorite to wrap up the day. |