The February 2026 Columbia Business School events calendar features a total of 15 events, comprising 9 virtual events and 6 in-person events, offering multiple touchpoints for prospective students to engage with Columbia Business School and learn about its MBA and deferred enrollment offerings.
Virtual Events
The virtual events begin on February 3 with the Three-Year JD/MBA Regular Decision Application Q&A Webinar, which focuses on the joint JD/MBA application process. This is followed by the Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation on February 4, highlighting inclusion-focused initiatives and pathways such as the Consortium and the Phillips Pathway. A Virtual MBA Information Session on February 5 provides a general overview of the MBA program and admissions process.
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Deferred enrollment applicants can attend the Clear Admit Deferred Enrollment MBA Program Essay Insights Webinar on February 11, while interest-based and background-focused sessions include The CBS Experience: Student Chat with the FinTech and Blockchain Club on February 18 and the Liberal Arts and the MBA Virtual Webinar on February 19. The Deferred Enrollment Program Virtual Information Session will be held on February 19 for Mendelson Scholars and again on February 24 for the broader applicant pool. The virtual calendar concludes with the Deferred Enrollment Program Prospective Student Chat on February 26, offering direct interaction with current deferred enrollment students.
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Short Answer Question 1: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)
Short Answer Question 2: How do you plan to spend the summer after the first year of the MBA? If in an internship, please include target industry(ies) and/or function(s). If you plan to work on your own venture, please indicate a focus of business. (50 characters maximum)
Essay 1: Through your resume and recommendation, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next three to five years and what is your long-term dream job? (500 words)
Essay 2: Please share a specific example of how you made a team more collaborative, more inclusive or fostered a greater sense of community within an organization. (250 words)
Essay 3: We believe Columbia Business School is a special place with a collaborative learning environment in which students feel a sense of belonging, agency, and partnership--academically, culturally, and professionally.
How would you co-create your optimal MBA experience at CBS? Please be specific. (250 words)
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In-Person Events
The in-person events in February center on campus engagement and external outreach. Columbia Business School will host a Deferred Enrollment Program Campus Visit on February 10 and a Full-Time MBA Campus Visit on February 13, both offering opportunities to explore the Manhattanville campus and interact with admissions representatives. The MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat will be conducted on campus on February 11, 16, and 26, featuring insights into the admissions process alongside conversations with current students. Outside New York, prospective students can attend Top Business Schools Present in Boston on February 25, an in-person MBA fair at Harvard Business School that brings together admissions representatives from leading global business schools for panels and networking.
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03-Feb-26 | Three-Year JD/MBA Regular Decision Application Q&A Webinar | Prospective students can join this virtual Q&A webinar to learn more about the Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School Three-Year JD/MBA application process. The session provides an opportunity to ask questions and gain clarity on requirements and next steps for regular decision applicants. | Virtual |
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04-Feb-26 | Engagement & Inclusion Virtual Small Group Conversation | Prospective students can join this virtual small-group conversation with Columbia Business School’s Engagement & Inclusion admissions team to learn about the MBA application process. The session will also highlight inclusion-focused initiatives, the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, and the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership, with time for open discussion. | Virtual |
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05-Feb-26 | Virtual MBA Information Session | This virtual session will be hosted by the admission representative from the Columbia MBA program who will explain the application process and give an overview of the program. | Virtual |
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10-Feb-26 | Deferred Enrollment Program Campus Visit | Prospective students can attend this in-person campus visit to learn more about Columbia Business School’s Deferred Enrollment Program. The visit offers an opportunity to engage with admissions representatives, ask questions, and explore the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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11-Feb-26 | Clear Admit: Deferred Enrollment MBA Program Essay Insights Webinar | Prospective students can join this virtual Clear Admit webinar to learn how to approach deferred enrollment MBA applications. The session will feature insights from leading business schools on demonstrating fit, strengthening applications, and navigating the admissions process for deferred MBA pathways. | Virtual |
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11-Feb-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School on campus for an MBA Admissions Overview & Student Chat, featuring insights into the admissions process, conversations with current students, and a visit to the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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13-Feb-26 | MBA Campus Visit | Prospective students can attend this in-person campus visit to learn more about Columbia Business School’s Full Time MBA Program. The visit offers an opportunity to engage with admissions representatives, ask questions, and explore the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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16-Feb-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School on campus for an MBA Admissions Overview & Student Chat, featuring insights into the admissions process, conversations with current students, and a visit to the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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18-Feb-26 | The CBS Experience: Student Chat with FinTech and Blockchain Club | Prospective students can join this virtual student chat to connect with members of Columbia Business School’s FinTech and Blockchain Club. The session offers insights into the club’s activities and the FinTech ecosystem at CBS, along with a group Q&A with current students. | Virtual |
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19-Feb-26 | Liberal Arts and the MBA Virtual Webinar | Prospective students with liberal arts backgrounds can join this virtual webinar to explore how a liberal arts education complements an MBA at Columbia Business School. Hosted by the admissions team, the session will feature insights from current students and discuss pathways from liberal arts to business school. | Virtual |
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19-Feb-26 | Deferred Enrollment Program Virtual Information Session for Mendelson Scholars | Prospective students can join this virtual information session to learn more about Columbia Business School’s Deferred Enrollment Program for Mendelson Scholars. The webinar will provide an overview of the program and insights into the application process, led by the admissions team. | Virtual |
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24-Feb-26 | Deferred Enrollment Program Virtual Information Session | Prospective students can join this virtual information session to hear Columbia Business School admissions discuss the Deferred Enrollment Program and walk through the application process. | Virtual |
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25-Feb-26 | Top Business Schools Present in Boston | Prospective students can attend this in-person MBA fair at Harvard Business School to engage with admissions representatives from leading global business schools. The event will feature a panel discussion on the MBA experience, followed by a networking reception offering opportunities to connect directly with schools and learn about their programs. | In-Person |
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26-Feb-26 | MBA Admissions Overview and Student Chat | Prospective students can join Columbia Business School on campus for an MBA Admissions Overview & Student Chat, featuring insights into the admissions process, conversations with current students, and a visit to the Manhattanville campus. | In-Person |
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26-Feb-26 | Deferred Enrollment Program Prospective Student Chat | Prospective students can join this virtual chat to hear directly from current participants in Columbia Business School’s Deferred Enrollment Program. The interactive session offers firsthand insights into student experiences and an open, attendee-driven Q&A. | Virtual |
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