Read this to learn how you can apply to the University at Albany's record-setting Weekend MBA Program! Please contact Program Director Don Purdy at dpurdy@albany.edu, at 518.442.4964, or at @ualbanymba if you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to sit in on a class.

1. Applying to the Weekend MBA Program
Early application is recommended, as class size is limited and classes can fill quickly. You will be considered for
admission based upon your application, GMAT scores, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, personal
recommendations, your personal essay, and your resume. Interviews are required and will be scheduled after all
application materials are received.
To apply for the Weekend MBA Program you need to:
 Go to the University at Albany Graduate Admissions home page and click on Apply Now! from the menu
on the left. http://www.albany.edu/graduate/apply_now.php
 On the Applying to Graduate Programs at UAlbany page, click on Apply Now!
 On the Online Application page, click on Begin Your Online Application.
 You will be directed to a page where you will need to register for a new account or, if you’ve already done
that, log in to see your online application.
 Once you create your Account Profile, including your password, you will be e-mailed your PIN, which will
enable you to log in and start the application process.
 Click on Click here to begin your application for Admission to Graduate Study.
 Following the Application Instructions from the menu on the left, you will be able to complete your
Personal Information; Admission Information (select Degree and Business Administration (Part Time)-
MBA); Academic History; Test Scores (if applicable); upload your Statement of Purpose and Resume;
upload Additional Materials and Transcripts, such as a GMAT waiver request; and provide your
Supplementary Information for International Students (if applicable).
 Under Recommendations, clicking on Recommendation Provider List will enable you to provide the
contact information for your three references. Depending on what you choose, your references will be able to
either upload their recommendations as part of your online application package or send hard copies, in signed
sealed envelopes, to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
 The $75 application fee must accompany your application for it to be processed and you will be able to pay
for it online by credit card.
 Any questions, please contact:
Donald G. Purdy, M.A., Director
University at Albany Weekend MBA Program
1400 Washington Avenue, Business Administration 220
Albany, NY 12222
P: 518.442.4964 | F: 518.442.4975
E: dpurdy@.albany.edu | Twitter: @UAlbany
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/donpurdy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/weekendmba
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ualbanymba
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