The May 2026 Wharton MBA Admission events are split across formats: one U.S. regional event (Chapel Hill on May 14), three international stops in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe (Cairo on May 15, Tel Aviv on May 27, and Brussels on May 30), and one virtual session (May 15) [1] . No on-campus admissions events are scheduled in May 2026.
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Overview
May falls in a high-activity window for Wharton admissions.
Round 3 decisions for the Class of 2028 are released on May 12, 2026, and Moelis Advance Access Program (deferred admissions) interview invitations go out on May 27, 2026 [2] .
The international sessions in mid-to-late May are typically the primary opportunity for international applicants to meet Wharton Admissions in person before the next application cycle begins.
In-Person Events
U.S. Regional: One U.S. off-campus event.
On May 14, Wharton joins UCLA Anderson, Chicago Booth, Columbia, UVA Darden, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, Tuck, and HBS in Chapel Hill, NC, for the Tuck-hosted Top Business Schools panel at UNC Kenan-Flagler. The format combines a live panel discussion on the mechanics of applying with an in-person networking fair (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET) [1] .
International: Three international events span three regions.
On May 15, the Lauder Institute hosts an in-person coffee chat with Kimberly Oliva in Cairo, Egypt, focused on the MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies Program.
On May 27, Wharton attends the Top Israel MBA Fair at the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv Hotel (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM local).
The month closes on May 30 with the Tuck-hosted Top Business Schools panel in Brussels (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM CET) [1] .
On-Campus Visits: Wharton runs a separate Visiting Wharton program for prospective applicants outside the May 2026 events listed above, including campus visits, coffee chats with current students, and connections with Admissions Fellows [3] . These are scheduled directly through the Wharton MBA Admissions team.
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Essay 1: Two short-form questions
What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)
What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)
Essay 2: Long-form essay: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)
Virtual Events
One virtual session is scheduled in May 2026 [1] .
Top Business Schools Trailblazing Panel: On May 15 at 12:00 PM ET, Top Business Schools Present: Trailblazing the Path to Business School (hosted by Chicago Booth) brings Wharton together with UCLA Anderson, Booth, and other leading programs for a one-hour panel focused on first-generation journeys, career pivots, and non-traditional MBA paths [1] . This is the virtual counterpart to the in-person Chapel Hill event on May 14 and is open to applicants who cannot attend the Southeast U.S. in person.
Wharton MBA Admission Events - May 2026 Schedule (Table Summary)
Note: Times are local to each event venue. Registration links open the official Wharton MBA events page for each event.
Notes on the May 2026 Admissions Cycle
- Round 3 application decisions for the Class of 2028 are released on May 12, 2026 [2] .
- Moelis Advance Access Program (deferred admissions) interview invitations are sent on May 27, 2026; final decisions release on July 1, 2026 [2] .
- The 2025-2026 cycle includes three full-time MBA rounds (Sept 3, Jan 6, April 1) plus the Deferred Admissions Round (April 22, 2026) for college seniors [2] .
- No on-campus admissions events are scheduled in May 2026. Prospective applicants can arrange campus visits separately via the Visiting Wharton program [3] .
- All 5 May 2026 events listed in this document require advance registration. Each event has its own registration link in the schedule table above [1] .
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How to Register and Visit
Event registration: each event has its own registration link in the schedule table. All events register through the Wharton MBA events page, with partner-hosted events flowing through Tuck (Chapel Hill, Brussels), Chicago Booth (Trailblazing virtual panel), and The Top Israel Fair (Tel Aviv) [1] .
Campus visits: prospective applicants can arrange a Philadelphia campus visit, attend a coffee chat with current students, or connect with an Admissions Fellow through the Visiting Wharton program [3] .
Moelis Advance Access (deferred admissions) applicants: interview invitations are sent on May 27, 2026, with final decisions released on July 1, 2026. College seniors who applied in the Deferred Admissions Round (April 22 deadline) should monitor email on May 27 for interview scheduling [2] .
Campus location: The Wharton School, 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. International applicants can also connect with the Lauder Institute team for the MBA/MA joint degree program (relevant to the May 15 Cairo coffee chat) [3] .
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| Date | Event | Description | Type | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-May-26 | Top Business Schools Present: Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Live panel and networking fair with Wharton, UCLA Anderson, Chicago Booth, Columbia, UVA Darden, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, Tuck, and HBS. Held at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET. Hosted by Tuck. [1] | U.S. Regional | Register |
| 15-May-26 | Top Business Schools Present: Trailblazing the Path to Business School Online | Virtual panel with Wharton and other leading programs on career pivots, first-gen journeys, and non-traditional MBA paths. 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET. Hosted by Chicago Booth. [1] | Virtual | Register |
| 15-May-26 | Learn About the Lauder Institute: In-Person Chat in Cairo Cairo, Egypt | In-person coffee chat with Kimberly Oliva from the Lauder Institute on the MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies Program. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time. [1] | International | Register |
| 27-May-26 | Top Israel MBA Fair 2026 Tel Aviv, Israel | In-person MBA fair featuring Wharton and other top programs. Held at the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv Hotel. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time. Hosted by The Top Israel Fair. [1] | International | Register |
| 30-May-26 | Top Business Schools Present: Brussels Brussels, Belgium | Live panel and networking fair with Wharton and other top business schools. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM CET. Hosted by Tuck. [1] | International | Register |