In July 2026, Columbia Business School (CBS) has 51 MBA admissions events scheduled including 2 virtual events, 15 international events, and 30 US events. Four on-campus sessions at the Manhattanville campus complete the schedule.
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Overview
July 2026 is by far the busiest month on the Columbia Business School MBA admissions event calendar.
With 51 MBA admissions events, the events runs across four on-campus sessions at the Manhattanville campus, a 30-event U.S. regional program spanning Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., New York, and Boston, a 15-event international tour through Toronto and East Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei), and two virtual sessions[1].
Most events fall into a few recurring formats: small-group conversations with an admissions officer held in hotel lobbies across many cities, the multi-school Top Business Schools panels (eleven cities from Chicago to Taipei), the multi-university deferred-enrollment panels (Washington D.C., New York, Boston, and Chicago), the on-campus MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat sessions, and The Columbia Business School Experience alumni panels in Washington D.C. and Boston[1].
Both Columbia entry options are open for the Class of 2029. August 2027 entry runs three rounds, closing September 9, 2026, January 5, 2027, and March 29, 2027; the accelerated January 2027 entry (J-Term) runs two rounds, closing June 17, 2026 and August 13, 2026. Columbia closes every round at 12:00 PM Eastern Time[2]. The nearest upcoming deadline is the J-Term Round 2 on August 13, 2026, which makes these July sessions timely for both tracks.
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Fourteen of the small-group conversations are already full with open waitlists, a sign of how packed Columbia's summer recruiting calendar is[1].
In-Person Events
On-Campus: Four on-campus MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat sessions take place at the Manhattanville campus in David Geffen Hall, on July 13, 16, 27, and 30, each from 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM ET. Each pairs a session with the Admissions team and current students with a campus tour. The July 13 session is currently full with a waitlist open[1].
U.S. Regional: Thirty U.S. off-campus events run across the country. Small-group conversations with an admissions officer, held in hotel lobbies, cover Chicago, Seattle, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston, and dual-degree MBAxMS sessions in Seattle and San Francisco.
The Top Business Schools series brings Columbia and peer schools to Chicago (July 13), Minneapolis (July 14), Detroit (July 15), Seattle (July 20), San Francisco (July 21), Los Angeles (July 22), and San Diego (July 23).
Columbia also runs its own Experience alumni panels in Washington D.C. (July 20) and Boston (July 24), and takes part in four multi-university deferred-enrollment panels in Washington D.C. (July 21), New York (July 22), Boston (July 23), and Chicago (July 28)[1].
International: Fifteen international events span Canada and East Asia.
Toronto has the Top Business Schools panel (July 16) and two small-group conversations (July 17).
The East Asia swing covers Singapore (four small-group conversations on July 26 and 27 plus a Top Business Schools panel on July 27), Hong Kong (an admitted-student sendoff on July 23, two small-group conversations and a Top Business Schools panel on July 29), and Taipei (two small-group conversations and a Top Business Schools panel on July 30)[1].
Virtual Events
Two virtual sessions are scheduled for July 2026[1].
Virtual MBA Information Session (July 21): A one-hour online overview of the Columbia MBA program and admissions process, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET[1].
Reapplication Webinar (July 28): A focused online session for candidates reapplying to Columbia Business School, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM ET[1].
Columbia MBA Admission Events - July 2026 Schedule (Table Summary)
| Date | Event | Description | Type | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Jul-26 | Chicago MBA Small Group Conversation Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM CT. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 13-Jul-26 | Chicago MBA Small Group Conversation Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM CT. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 13-Jul-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat Columbia Business School, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY | On-campus session at the Manhattanville campus with the Admissions team and current students, including a campus tour. 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | On-Campus | Waitlist |
| 13-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Chicago Univ. of Chicago Gleacher Center, Chicago, IL | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and other leading business schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 14-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Minneapolis ModernWell, Minneapolis, MN | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 15-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Detroit Hotel David Whitney, Detroit, MI | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 16-Jul-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat Columbia Business School, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY | On-campus session at the Manhattanville campus with the Admissions team and current students, including a campus tour. 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM ET. | On-Campus | Register |
| 16-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Toronto McKinsey & Company, Toronto, Canada | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET. | International | Register |
| 17-Jul-26 | Toronto MBA Small Group Conversation DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown, Toronto, Canada | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | International | Waitlist |
| 17-Jul-26 | Toronto MBA Small Group Conversation DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown, Toronto, Canada | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | International | Waitlist |
| 20-Jul-26 | Seattle MBAxMS Small Group Conversation Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle, Seattle, WA | Small-group conversation about Columbia's dual MBA and MS degree options and the application process. 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 20-Jul-26 | Seattle MBA Small Group Conversation Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle, Seattle, WA | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 20-Jul-26 | Seattle MBA Small Group Conversation Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle, Seattle, WA | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 20-Jul-26 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Washington DC The Darcy Hotel, Washington, DC | Panel on the Columbia MBA program, student experience, and global alumni network. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 20-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Seattle UW Foster School of Business, Seattle, WA | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 21-Jul-26 | Washington DC MBA Small Group Conversation The Darcy Hotel, Washington, DC | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 21-Jul-26 | Washington DC MBA Small Group Conversation The Darcy Hotel, Washington, DC | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM ET. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 21-Jul-26 | San Francisco MBAxMS Small Group Conversation Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, CA | Small-group conversation about Columbia's dual MBA and MS degree options and the application process. 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 21-Jul-26 | San Francisco MBAxMS Small Group Conversation Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, CA | Small-group conversation about Columbia's dual MBA and MS degree options and the application process. 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 21-Jul-26 | Washington DC MBA Small Group Conversation The Darcy Hotel, Washington, DC | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 21-Jul-26 | Virtual MBA Information Session Online | Virtual overview of the Columbia MBA program and admissions process, with live Q&A. 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. | Virtual | Register |
| 21-Jul-26 | Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs - DC UVA Darden DC Metro, Arlington, VA | Multi-university panel on deferred-enrollment pathways for college students, including Columbia's Deferred Enrollment Program. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 21-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in San Francisco The Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 22-Jul-26 | San Francisco MBA Small Group Conversation Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, CA | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM PT. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 22-Jul-26 | San Francisco MBA Small Group Conversation Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, CA | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM PT. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 22-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Los Angeles UCLA Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, CA | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 22-Jul-26 | Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs - NYC Columbia Business School, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY | Multi-university panel on deferred-enrollment pathways for college students, held at Columbia's Manhattanville campus, including Columbia's Deferred Enrollment Program. 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 23-Jul-26 | Boston MBA Small Group Conversation The Bostonian Hotel, Boston, MA | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 23-Jul-26 | Boston MBA Small Group Conversation The Bostonian Hotel, Boston, MA | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM ET. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 23-Jul-26 | Admitted Student Sendoff with the Alumni Club of Hong Kong The Pin (Private Club), Hong Kong | Sendoff reception for admitted students hosted with the Alumni Club of Hong Kong (admitted-student audience, not a prospective-applicant session). from 6:00 PM HKT. | International | Register |
| 23-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in San Diego The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 23-Jul-26 | Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs - Boston MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA | Multi-university panel on deferred-enrollment pathways for college students, including Columbia's Deferred Enrollment Program. 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 24-Jul-26 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Boston Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston, MA | Panel on the Columbia MBA program, student experience, and global alumni network. 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM ET. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 26-Jul-26 | Singapore MBA Small Group Conversation Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM SGT. | International | Register |
| 26-Jul-26 | Singapore MBA Small Group Conversation Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM SGT. | International | Register |
| 27-Jul-26 | Chicago MBA Small Group Conversation Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, Chicago, IL | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM CT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 27-Jul-26 | Singapore MBA Small Group Conversation Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM SGT. | International | Register |
| 27-Jul-26 | Chicago MBA Small Group Conversation Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, Chicago, IL | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM CT. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 27-Jul-26 | Singapore MBA Small Group Conversation Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM SGT. | International | Register |
| 27-Jul-26 | Chicago MBA Small Group Conversation Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, Chicago, IL | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM CT. Currently full; waitlist open. | U.S. Regional | Waitlist |
| 27-Jul-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat Columbia Business School, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY | On-campus session at the Manhattanville campus with the Admissions team and current students, including a campus tour. 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM ET. | On-Campus | Register |
| 27-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Singapore Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM SGT. | International | Register |
| 28-Jul-26 | Reapplication Webinar Online | Virtual session for candidates reapplying to Columbia Business School. 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM ET. | Virtual | Register |
| 28-Jul-26 | Insight into Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs - Chicago Kellogg, Wieboldt Hall, Chicago, IL | Multi-university panel on deferred-enrollment pathways for college students, including Columbia's Deferred Enrollment Program. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM CT. | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 29-Jul-26 | Hong Kong MBA Small Group Conversation Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View, Hong Kong | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM HKT. | International | Register |
| 29-Jul-26 | Hong Kong MBA Small Group Conversation Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View, Hong Kong | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM HKT. | International | Register |
| 29-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Hong Kong Univ. of Chicago Yuen Campus, Hong Kong | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM HKT. | International | Register |
| 30-Jul-26 | Taipei MBA Small Group Conversation Sheraton Grand Taipei, Taipei | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM (Taipei time). | International | Register |
| 30-Jul-26 | Taipei MBA Small Group Conversation Sheraton Grand Taipei, Taipei | Small-group conversation with a Columbia admissions officer about the MBA program and application process. 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM (Taipei time). | International | Register |
| 30-Jul-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat Columbia Business School, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY | On-campus session at the Manhattanville campus with the Admissions team and current students, including a campus tour. 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM ET. | On-Campus | Register |
| 30-Jul-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Taipei Sheraton Grand Taipei, Taipei | Multi-school panel and networking fair with Columbia and peer schools. Hosted with peer schools. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Taipei time). | International | Register |
How to Register and Visit
Event registration:each event registers through the Columbia Business School admissions events portal. Sessions marked full route to a waitlist rather than direct registration.
Class Visit Program:a separate program lets prospective applicants sit in on an actual MBA class; registration is handled through a dedicated visit portal, not the events page.
On-campus sessions:the four MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat sessions take place at David Geffen Hall on the Manhattanville campus; arrival instructions arrive with the registration confirmation
International candidates:the Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei sessions are listed in venue-local time; confirm the time zone when registering
Campus location:Columbia Business School, Manhattanville campus, 645 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027
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