In December 2025, Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) will host 13 MBA events, all of which are virtual, offering prospective students multiple opportunities to engage with admissions officers, current students, and peer schools while exploring the MBA program, application process, and diverse career pathways.
Virtual Events
The virtual events span a wide range of formats. Meet an MBA Student sessions on 2 and 4 December provide small-group conversations with current students about academics, community life, and the GSB experience. Stanford also joins peer institutions for two multi-school events: Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs on 2 December and Top Business Schools Present: Application Tips on 3 December, both offering strategic insights from admissions representatives at leading global schools.
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Career-focused programming includes Your Career in Social Impact on 4 December, where students and alumni discuss mission-driven career paths, and three sessions on 5, 12, and 16 December titled Meet an Admissions Officer – Earth, Energy, and Environment, exploring how sustainability and climate-aligned work intersect with business education. Additional touchpoints with Stanford admissions officers are offered through Meet an Admissions Officer sessions on 11 and 19 December, covering questions about admissions and student life.
The 2025 Virtual Forté Forum on 5 December gives applicants broader access to schools and alumni across the MBA landscape, while the MBA Information Session on 9 December delivers an overview of the program, curriculum, and financial aid.
The month concludes with Your Questions: Just in Time for Round 2 on 18 December, a short Q&A designed for applicants preparing their Round 2 submissions.
In-Person Events
There are no in-person events scheduled by Stanford GSB for December 2025.
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02-Dec-25 | Meet an MBA Student | Prospective students can join an informal online chat with a current Stanford MBA student to learn about the GSB’s immersive living and learning experience and ask questions in a small-group setting. | Virtual |
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02-Dec-25 | Top Business Schools Discuss: Application Advice for Deferred MBA Programs | Prospective students can join this virtual session to hear admissions officers from ten top business schools discuss the value of deferred MBA programs. Representatives from Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Booth, Kellogg, Yale, Berkeley Haas, UCLA Anderson, and UVA Darden will share guidance on preparing a strong application. | Virtual |
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03-Dec-25 | Top Business Schools Present: Application Tips | Prospective students can join this virtual session to hear representatives from ten leading business schools discuss their MBA programs and offer practical tips for building a competitive application. The event includes a moderated panel with admissions leaders from schools such as Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, and others, followed by a virtual networking session where attendees can ask questions and connect directly with panelists. | Virtual |
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04-Dec-25 | Your Career in Social Impact | Prospective students can join this 45-minute online session to hear from Stanford GSB students and alumni working in Social Impact. Moderated by an admissions officer, the discussion will explore how the GSB supports diverse career paths and growth in the Social Impact sector, followed by a live Q&A. | Virtual |
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04-Dec-25 | Meet an MBA Student | Prospective students can join an informal online chat with a current Stanford MBA student to learn about the GSB’s immersive living and learning experience and ask questions in a small-group setting. | Virtual |
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05-Dec-25 | 2025 Virtual Forte Forum | Prospective students can join this virtual Forté MBA Forum to learn about the value of an MBA and connect with admissions representatives from leading business schools. The session also features insights from MBA alumni who will share their experiences and offer guidance, alongside opportunities to expand their professional network. | Virtual |
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05-Dec-25 | Meet an Admissions Officer - Earth, Energy, and Environment | Prospective students can join this informal online session with Stanford GSB admissions officer Wil Torres to discuss how topics related to Earth, energy, and the environment connect to business school and future careers. | Virtual |
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09-Dec-25 | MBA Information Session | Prospective students can join this webinar to hear an admissions officer provide an overview of the Stanford MBA program, including the admissions process and financial aid, with time for questions at the end. | Virtual |
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11-Dec-25 | Meet an Admissions Officer | Prospective students can join this small-group online session to meet a Stanford GSB admissions officer and ask questions about the MBA experience and admissions process. Participants are asked to attend only one session due to high demand. | Virtual |
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12-Dec-25 | Meet an Admissions Officer- Earth, Energy, and Environment | Prospective students can join this informal online session with Stanford GSB admissions officer Wil Torres to discuss how topics related to Earth, energy, and the environment connect to business school and future careers. | Virtual |
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16-Dec-25 | Meet an Admissions Officer- Earth, Energy, and Environment | Prospective students can join this informal online session with Stanford GSB admissions officer Wil Torres to discuss how topics related to Earth, energy, and the environment connect to business school and future careers. | Virtual |
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18-Dec-25 | Your Questions: Just in Time for Round 2 | Prospective applicants can join this short Q&A session with Stanford GSB’s admissions team to get last-minute guidance before submitting their Round 2 application. This event is designed for candidates who have already begun their application. | Virtual |
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19-Dec-25 | Meet an Admissions Officer | Prospective students can join this small-group online session to meet a Stanford GSB admissions officer and ask questions about the MBA experience and admissions process. Participants are asked to attend only one session due to high demand. | Virtual |
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