We welcome all prospective students to visit the University of Virginia Darden School of Business!
On-Grounds events at Darden are a great way to observe the case method firsthand, and get to know Darden students, faculty and staff. We host several types of visit opportunities throughout the year.
View our full list of events on our web page for more opportunities to connect with our team virtually or in-person in a city near you!
MBA Class Visits
A Class Visit is a chance to interact 1:1 with a current student and observe a Full-Time MBA class. Prospective students will need to create an account. There will be a link to return to this calendar on the account landing page.
During your Class Visit, you'll be paired with a current student host, giving you the opportunity to attend a class and observe Darden’s case method in action. The day begins with First Coffee at 9:30 a.m., a long-standing Darden tradition, followed by an optional small-group chat with the Admissions Committee during Second Coffee from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a great chance to ask questions about the application process and Darden community. To make the most of your visit, consider reaching out to student club leaders or ambassadors in advance to schedule a coffee chat. While there’s no formal tour, a self-guided option is available. Please note that due to the personalized nature of the visit, registrations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Class Visits are available throughout the academic year. Dates will be posted quarterly as the academic schedule is confirmed.
Friday Chat and Tour
While there are no classes available during the summer, there are still opportunities to chat with an Admissions Committee member and tour the Darden Grounds. Join us from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Fridays throughout the summer to learn more about the application process, the Darden community, and how to determine if Darden is your best fit.
*If you are unable to join us for one of these Class Visits OR Friday Chat and Tour events and still wish to visit, please contact us to schedule an appointment. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate drop-in appointments.
Day With Darden
Prospective students are invited to join us in Charlottesville for a Day With Darden, a two-day opportunity to experience Darden's tight-knit, collaborative community! The event begins Sunday evening with a student life panel and dinner at local brewery Three Notch'd with current student leaders and organizations. On Monday, attendees will learn about Darden application process through a panel discussion with members of the Admissions Committee, learn about the high-touch support provided by the Career Center, observe a class with a current student, and tour the Darden Grounds. Day With Darden events are offered on select dates through the fall. Attendees will be automatically registered for a class visit observation as a part of the day’s programming. We do not offer admissions interviews during our Day With Darden events.
2025 Schedule: All Registrations Live!
In Person, On Grounds:
7-8 September
14-15 September
26-27 October
16-17 November
30 Nov -1 December
Virtual:
20-21 October *Coming soon* | |
