William & Mary Online MBA Admissions and Application Requirements

At the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, we seek dynamic and driven applicants who are ready to proactively make a difference in the workplace and redefine what it means to be a leader. Our ideal candidates are career-minded individuals who are open to novel problem-solving techniques, are willing to experiment and grow from failure, and who embrace the challenges and rewards of balancing work, school and family.

We accept applicants from a wide range of academic fields and professional disciplines, but all are required to have:

  • A minimum of two years of professional working experience
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university

No GMAT Required

At the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, we are committed to holistically evaluating applicants and considering all aspects of their professional and academic backgrounds. We understand that standardized tests are not always, or even often, the best indicators of a candidate's readiness to succeed, particularly the highly accomplished professionals who apply to our Online MBA program.

For this reason, we do not require GMAT or GRE scores for admission to the Online MBA program. Applicants may, however, submit scores for consideration if they believe that doing so will be beneficial to their application.

Keep track of your next steps!

Download our complete Online MBA Application Checklist to help yourself stay on track during the application process.

Interested in Our Online Programs?

Feb
16

Priority Application Deadline

February 16th
Summer 2024 Term
Apr
5

Application Deadline

April 5th
Summer 2024 Term
May
6

Next Start

May 6th
Summer 2024 Term

Key Steps and Application Requirements

Complete the Online Application

The online application consists of:

  • Contact and background information
  • Enrollment history from all previously attended institutions*
  • Two letters of reference
  • Two personal essays
  • Resume/CV showing a minimum of two years of work experience

*NOTE: Please upload unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions to your application for initial admissions decisions. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions before the first day of class.

Request Official Transcripts

Official academic transcripts from all institutions where you have received a conferred bachelor or graduate degree. These must be sent directly from your institution.

Ordering Instructions:

  • Electronic official transcripts sent through a secure transcript delivery network are preferred. Transcripts should be sent to William & Mary Graduate School of Business or William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business. If these options are not available when you order, please have them sent to masononline@wm.edu.
  • We also accept hard-copy official transcripts. They must be sent directly from your academic institution or forwarded in a sealed envelope from you (DO NOT OPEN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS) to the following address:

    William & Mary
    Raymond A. Mason School of Business
    Attn: Center for Online Learning
    PO Box 8795
    Williamsburg, VA 23187

NOTE: You should upload unofficial transcripts to your application from institutions where you earned a degree and from those where you completed a significant number of credits. William & Mary reserves the right to request transcripts from all universities you have attended for a holistic review of your application. W&M reserves the right to delay passing a decision on your application until official transcripts are received.

Schedule a Personal Admission Interview

Qualified applicants who have submitted and completed their application will be invited to schedule a personal admission interview. Interviews can be conducted via video conference or by telephone.

Pay Application Fee: $100 (or request a waiver)

The application fee may be waived for early applicants (by priority deadline), active-duty military and veterans, W&M alumni, attendees of informational webinars, and at the discretion of the Admissions Office. Contact an admissions outreach advisor to discuss whether you qualify for a few waiver.

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Proof of English Language Proficiency (for Non-U.S. Citizens)

International applicants must have a TOEFL score of at least 100 if internet-based, 250 if computer-based or 600 if paper-based, or an IELTS score of at least 6.5. Exemptions may be granted for applicants who have earned a degree from an accredited U.S. institution or lived and worked full-time in a predominantly English-speaking country for the past two years.

Still Have Questions?

To learn more about application requirements, or if you have questions about whether the Online MBA is the right program for you, please contact one of our admissions outreach advisors at 844-234-4075, or schedule a call at a time that is convenient for you.

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Interested in Our Online Programs?

Feb
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Priority Application Deadline

February 16th
Summer 2024 Term
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Application Deadline

April 5th
Summer 2024 Term
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Next Start

May 6th
Summer 2024 Term
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