FAQ

Fellowship support is available to exceptional admitted applicants. Last year, approximately 40 percent of the incoming class received fellowships. Second-year students also are offered fellowships based on academic performance and leadership activities in the first year. Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant positions also can significantly supplement student budgets, along with student loans. For more information, contact the UCLA Anderson Financial Aid office at (310) 825-2746 or 825-0629, or visit our financial aid website.

We offer a private loan through Eli Lilly Credit Union. No co-signer is required.We also have various outside aid for which you can apply. For more information, please visit our financing website.

All admitted students are automatically considered for fellowships. No separate application is needed.

Visit our International Applicants page.

No, you are evaluated in the context of your own country's school system. Grades are never converted to the U.S. 4.0 scale.

Upload a complete transcript and degree certificate or diploma in the native language of the country in which your degree was earned, as well as a certified translation in English. The degree certificate or diploma should show the exact degree received and date awarded. To facilitate our evaluation of your degree(s), you may choose to supply a credential evaluation report from World Education Services.

Yes.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants EXCEPT those from a select list of countries. For more information please refer to UCLA Graduate Division Office English requirements. Please note that work experience in English is not sufficient for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver; the key factor is being educated in English. For more information about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl or, for the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org

Yes, we offer the following financial aid options:

1. UCLA Anderson Fellowships: All admitted students are considered for fellowships based on the overall strength of their admission application. No separate application is necessary.
2. Private Loans: We offer a private loan through Eli Lilly Credit Union. No co-signer is required.
3. We also have various outside aid for which you can apply. For more information, please visit our financing website.

Yes, upon admission, UCLA Anderson works with newly admitted students to obtain a visa from the U.S. government. Almost all international students get an F-1 visa. Students sponsored by an organization or firm may get a J-1 visa instead. For information regarding student visa information please consult the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars.

It is normal in the admission process for some candidates to be placed on the waitlist. This gives the Admissions Committee additional time to evaluate more applications and assess which candidates would fit best into the overall balance and class size that we are aiming to achieve. 

If your application status indicates that you have been placed on our waitlist, you will remain on the waitlist until a final decision is made on your application (or until you request that your application be withdrawn). Waitlisted candidates are re-considered for admission on a regular basis as the emerging context of the new class becomes clearer. When each application round's decisions are released, applicants on the waitlist receive a status update too. Those who are still on the waitlist when Round 3 ends in May can decide at that time if they want to stay on the waitlist during the summer, in case space opens up in the class before August.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot give individualized feedback to waitlisted applicants. Chances of being admitted off the waitlist are difficult to predict since the number of students admitted from the waitlist varies from year to year depending on the size and strength of the application pool, the number of admits who enroll, and other factors.

Waitlisted candidates may submit updates to their application anytime by filling out the Waitlist Interest Form.  We ask that you use your best judgment and discretion in submitting additional information that is relevant to your application. Some examples include (but are not limited to): updated GMAT/GRE/TOEFL/IELTS scores, promotions at work, and recent extracurricular accomplishments.

Before submitting additional information, please remember that every interaction we have with you can be a data point on your file, so make sure your communications are meaningful and add value to your profile. Quality of information is more important than quantity.

We thank you for your continued interest in UCLA Anderson!

During this time of global disruption due to the coronavirus, we are building more flexibility into our Full-Time MBA program application process. We are now offering a deadline extension and will accept Round 3 applications until June 1, 2020, with admission decisions to be released on a rolling basis through July 6, 2020. Those who submit a completed application by the original Round 3 deadline of April 16, 2020, will still receive a decision by May 21, 2020.

Unfortunately, in order to be fair to all students, we are unable to offer any extensions on your admission offer expiration date.

We do not expect any delays in releasing admissions decisions. Our Admissions team is working remotely to evaluate applications so we can release decisions on time.

UCLA Anderson does not grant admission deferrals, as admission offers are only valid for enrollment the same year. Admits who decide not to accept their offer may use the streamlined renewal process to reapply in the following application year and be evaluated with the new pool of applicants. Being admitted again is likely but not guaranteed.

Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the global coronavirus pandemic during the 2019–2020 application season, UCLA Anderson is offering current admits a special procedure if they decide to decline this year’s admission offer and reapply in the 2020–2021 season. Admits may send an email to mba.admits@anderson.ucla.edu after August 1, 2020, to request an application fee waiver and a cloning of their current application to serve as a basis for a 2020–21 reapplication. All reapplication requirements must be fulfilled, including a short update essay, one new letter of recommendation and a new interview if invited. Reapplicants are encouraged to submit in Rounds 1 or 2, and all decisions will be released according to our regular round schedule.

We will continue to accept all test scores through July 1, 2020, for Round 3 applicants on extension. If you do not have a test score, you may use June 1, 2020, as the default test date on your application and have the official score from the actual test date sent to us electronically when available. At-home test-taking options are now available for some exams in select regions. Please visit the testing agency's website for more information and details. We will accept scores from at-home exams, and they will be evaluated in the same way as exams taken at test centers.

You are not required to send official transcripts for your application; instead, you can upload unofficial transcripts. Only applicants invited to interview will need to send official hard-copy documents. If we request your official transcripts, we may still be able to offer you conditional admission that is contingent upon our receiving your official transcripts before school starts or (if applicable) prior to receiving the I-20 for a student visa to enter the United States.

At-home test-taking options are now available for some exams in select regions. Please visit the testing agency's website for more information. We will accept scores from at-home exams, and they will be evaluated in the same way as exams taken at test centers.

We wish we could provide an application fee waiver to applicants who are experiencing financial hardship. However, we do not offer fee waivers (except to military applicants), so we are unable to accommodate your request.

Yes, international students can still get admitted in Round 3. If you are admitted as an international student and plan to attend our program, we strongly recommend that you take the steps to officially accept our offer as soon as possible so that you can start the process of obtaining a visa given the shorter time frame. After you accept our admission offer, submit your SIR form and pay your tuition deposit via the link in your admission letter. You will then receive additional information to apply for a student visa. This includes submitting a Confidential Financial Statement form via the link supplied by UCLA only after the SIR form has been processed.

At this time we expect that our program will be able to offer in-person classes as planned, but we are prepared for all potential situations, including temporary virtual learning. No matter what, we will uphold UCLA Anderson’s commitment to exceptionally strong education, dynamic career services and a united community.

At this time we expect that our program will be able to offer in-person classes as planned, but we are prepared for all potential situations, including temporary virtual learning. We will be sure to communicate any updates as they become available.

At this time we expect that our program will be able to offer in-person classes as planned, but we are prepared for all potential situations, including temporary virtual learning. We will be sure to share any updates as they become available.

Our Parker Career Management Center (CMC) continues to offer a strong level of support and expertise to our full-time MBA students. The staff is gathering resources for students by expanding the career fair, sending resume books to companies and leveraging alumni resources. The Parker CMC will also continue to grow company contact lists, create job-hunting strategies, craft great informationals, conduct mock interviews and help students make smart career decisions.

Unfortunately, enrollment deposits are nonrefundable, as stated in your admissions letter.

Our school is exploring innovative ways to conduct virtual events and keep our community connected and engaged.

We are committed to offering events so that you can learn about all that our UCLA Anderson MBA program has to offer. For upcoming events for admitted students, please check our Admit Blast email communications, Slack workspace and Admit Central website.

At this time we expect that our program will be able to offer in-person classes as planned, but we are prepared for all potential situations, including temporary virtual learning.

We understand the far-reaching global impacts that the coronavirus epidemic is creating, including those on current undergraduate students. We will take into account the circumstances regarding any coronavirus-related grade changes during our application evaluation.

We understand the far-reaching global impacts that the coronavirus epidemic is having, including those on the job market. We will be sure to take into account the circumstances regarding any coronavirus-related layoffs during our application evaluation, and instead focus on your prior career history and future career goals.

The evaluation of your application is not impacted by whether or not you visited campus or attended any events. Nevertheless, we always encourage you to learn as much as possible about our program and community. We frequently offer webinars, which are a great way for you to get acquainted with our program without visiting campus. Additionally, we encourage you to become familiar with our website, which is an excellent resource for information on our application requirements, costs, academic curriculum, etc., as well as to access the application and our program brochure.

Please note that our primary means of communication will always be via email. Email address changes can only be made directly by applicants via the Change Email Address link at the bottom of the Status Page screen. Changes to a telephone number or mailing address may be submitted via this form.

The UCLA Housing process for incoming students is currently proceeding as normal. Initial housing offers will start being allocated in late June to those selected for a UCLA Housing allocation. If the coronavirus epidemic impacts the start date of on-campus classes, UCLA Housing will revisit its timeline. If students need to change their move-in date, they can do so directly on their UCLA Housing application. UCLA Housing has added a Live Chat feature to its student resources to assist with any questions.