Application Process

Applicants are required to submit the following materials as a part of their application to our Flex MBA program:

• Completed online application
• A copy of the official results of your GMAT or GRE or GMAT/GRE Waiver Form
  Please note that approval of waiver is not guaranteed even for those who meet the waiver criteria.
• A scanned copy of official transcripts from all universities or colleges, where degree was conferred
  NOTE: Graduates of Virginia Tech do not need to submit official transcripts. Applicants who attended Virginia Tech can submit a copy of their unofficial transcript from Hokie Spa.
• A copy of your resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Two-minute video
• Required essay (Must be a minimum of 300 words)
• Goals Statement (Must be a minimum of 300 words)
• A non-refundable $75 application fee

Application deadlines for the fall 2026 term will be announced in November. We encourage you to join our mailing list so that you will receive updated information about our program, the application process, and our application deadlines.

Applications for the Virginia Tech Flex MBA program are submitted electronically through the Virginia Tech Graduate School application system. Please note the application does not need to be completed in one setting. You may begin the application, save entered information, and return to your application at a later time.

Creating Your Account

1. Go to the Graduate School application system site
2. Click the 'Create a New Account' link. Once you confirm your email address, you will receive another email with a temporary passcode.
3. Login with your email and temporary passcode
4. You will be prompted to create a new passphrase
5. Fill in the name fields to finalize your account set up

Starting Your Application

1. Login to the Graduate School application system site with your email address and the passphrase you created
2. Click the 'Start New Application' link at the bottom of your home screen
3. Select your application term
4. Select your application type
   Most applicants will select 'Degree Seeking' unless they are applying as Commonwealth Campus ('Non-Degree Seeking') or applying to be readmitted to the program. Please contact us if you are not sure which application type you should select.
5. Click the 'Create Application' button
6. Click the 'Open Application' button

Completing Your Application

• Program of Study: Select 'Business Administration' from the 'Program' dropdown; Select 'Flex MBA' from the 'Program Option' dropdown; Select 'MBA' from the 'Degree Type' dropdown; Check the 'National Capital Region (D.C.)' box
• Term of Entry: Select your term of entry (Fall or Spring). We do not offer summer enrollment for our Flex MBA program.
• Letters of Recommendation: Your application cannot be reviewed until your letters of recommendation are received. We encourage you to send the email request to your recommenders through the application system as soon as possible. This can be done before your application is submitted.

Returning to Your Application

1. Go to the Graduate School application system site
2. Login with your email address and the passphrase you created
3. Click the link for the application you want to return to

Submitting Your Application

1. Click the 'Review' section to ensure that all required fields have been filled out
2. Submit your application
3. Pay the non-refundable application fee ($75)
   If you received an application fee waiver code, please be sure to enter this in the 'Financial Assistance' section before submitting your application.

Supporting Documents

Transcripts
Applicants who are accepted for admission and intend to enroll will need to send an official transcript(s) showing conferral of their degree(s) to the MBA Program Office at:
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Academic Building One
Pamplin College of Business
MBA Program Office
3625 Potomac Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305

Test Scores
Please send your test scores to Virginia Tech - ETS Institution Code 5859

Prospective students may choose to apply as Commonwealth Campus students prior to being fully admitted into the MBA Program. In this case, students must first meet the minimum GPA requirement to be admitted into the Flex MBA program as Commonwealth Campus students and will then be enrolled in only one MBA core course. This provides the applicant with more time to complete his/her application packet and to be considered for regular admissions status in the following semester.

Commonwealth Campus admittance into the Flex MBA Program is granted by the Program Director. The applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA; GRE/GMAT scores are not required for this phase and can be provided later to fulfill regular admission requirements. The Commonwealth Student status is a temporary status and students cannot register for courses in the Flex MBA program without the consent of the Program Director.

Students enrolled in an MBA course under the Commonwealth Campus status who later decide to pursue the Flex MBA in degree-seeking status must submit a new online application to enter the Flex MBA program. Please refer to the Graduate School website for more information on Commonwealth Campus status.

International applicants must keep the following instructions in mind when applying:

• International applicants must apply using their legal name exactly as it appears on their passport.
• Students with undergraduate degrees from universities outside the U.S. should also submit a report from a credential evaluation service that converts grades into a GPA with a course by course evaluation of their degree. Virginia Tech will accept evaluations done by any credentialing agency listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services web site.
• The Evaluation Company is one available international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom webpage for Virginia Tech's MBA programs that will make sure MBA applicants select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can find the custom webpage here.
• TOEFL scores are required of all international students whose first language is not English, except those applicants who have graduated from an accredited university where English is the language of instruction.
• Additional information for international graduate students can be found on the Cranwell International Center website.

Virginia Tech is a community with a long military history and is one of only six schools in the nation classified as a Senior Military College. Over the years, we have been proud to count many active duty military, retired military and veterans among our MBA students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to Flex MBA candidates who are a part of the military community:

• Universal tuition rate: This rate won't change if you are reassigned to a new state in the DC area during the course of the program
• Dedicated support from Office of Veteran Services: Specific questions regarding military benefits are handled by the Office of Veteran Services at Virginia Tech. We especially encourage you to review the Benefits page, as it includes detailed guidelines about the steps you will need to take to get certified. You can apply for your benefits even before applying to our program. After reviewing the information on the Office of Veteran Services website, please feel free to reach out to the Office of Veteran Services directly at veteran@vt.edu.
• Application Fee Waiver: Military applicants can request a waiver for the $75 application fee during the online application process by following the instructions below:
  1. Start the online application form
  2. In the Financial Assistance section of the application, check the "Application Fee Waiver Request" box to add the Fee Waiver Request section to your application.
  3. In the Fee Waiver Request section of the application, select "U.S. Military Service (Active Duty or Veteran Status)" in the qualifying activity dropdown, provide service dates, and upload required documentation.