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    • M.S. in Management of IT
    UndergraduateAt a Glance
    • B.S. in Commerce
    • Entrepreneurship Minor
    • Leadership Minor
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    • MBI Business Fundamentals
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    Programs at McIntire

    McIntire’s five highly ranked, innovative graduate programs and its hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses offer transformative educational experiences that provide immediate value. Our faculty-led certificate programs provide key business skills and fluency in specific business areas.

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    • Center for Business Analytics
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    Faculty & Research

    McIntire faculty inspire students to lead with integrity and purpose when confronting today’s grand challenges in business. Our bold and brilliant professors are also committed scholars who conduct cutting-edge research through six active centers that serve as the School's nexus of collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration.

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    It's more than an education.

    In addition to the lifelong benefits that come from an innovative McIntire business education, Commerce School students enjoy an enhanced UVA experience on Grounds and around the globe. From insightful student services that help connect you with your passion to specialized career support that provides real-world employment opportunities, there are countless ways to make the most of your present while investing in your future.

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    McIntire Ascend Event Application

    Each year the McIntire Graduate Marketing & Admissions team invites prospective graduate students to visit the historic University of Virginia Grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia for an opportunity to learn more about the Pre-Experience degree programs and student experience.   

    Participants attend interactive sessions to learn more about the degree programs, co-curricular programs, global opportunities, as well as career development support and outcomes. McIntire students, faculty, staff, and alumni are also present to connect throughout the event.   

    McIntire Inspire  

    McIntire Inspire empowers individuals preparing to apply in the current admissions cycle with the clarity, confidence, and connection they need to take the first step. Through interactive sessions, community stories, and insight into McIntire’s distinctive curriculum and global career pathways, Inspire ignites purpose and possibility. 

    McIntire Ascend  

    McIntire Ascend supports students who are further along in their journey - active applicants, admitted students, and early planners, by offering a deeper lens into McIntire’s learning culture, leadership values, and post-graduate potential. With a focus on creating connection, growth, and intentional decision-making, Ascend prepares participants to rise into their next chapter with purpose. 

    2025-26 Pre-Experience Hosting Event Dates   
    McIntire Inspire: Saturday, November 1 I 9:30 am – 6:00 pm EST  
    McIntire Ascend: Saturday, March 28 I 9:30 am – 6:00 pm EST  
     
    Application Process & Timeline   
    Please complete the enclosed application form along with answering a short essay question and uploading a copy of your resume and unofficial transcript. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis.  If selected to participate, you will receive an invitation to register for the event with further instructions. Responses need to be returned within one week of notification.   

      

    McIntire Ascend

    McIntire Inspire 

    Application Opens  

    January 15 

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    Application Closes  

    March 13  

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    Response Deadline   

    Within 1 Week of Notification
    (Final Deadline: March 18, 2026)   

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    Candidates who participate in either hosting event will receive an application fee waiver for use with their application for Fall 2026 entry and an invitation to interview during the 2025-26 admissions season. Accommodation and a travel stipend will also be provided for participants who do not attend UVA and will be traveling to attend.

    Open to all prospective students interested in graduate study in business. All participants must be 18 or older to attend. 

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.