Shaun Francis, WG'03
“I was always interested in learning what lies behind great companies. At Wharton, I was able to indulge my curiosity.”
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Apply/Check Application Status for the Wharton EMBA
We recommend that you start your application process as early as possible, since the process may take longer than you would expect. Allow enough time for securing the support of your organization, as well as the necessary transcripts and recommendations.
Use our online application system to apply and to check your status. The system walks you through the required steps, including electronically submitting recommendations and essays.
* We are no longer accepting applications for the May 2008 entering class. You may start an online application account in order to see what is required to apply to the May 2009 entering class; however, the application will be going down for a few days during the summer for updating, after which you will need to start a new account. Therefore, if you enter any data before the system goes down, it will not be saved, so print out your work in order to make reentering it easier.All applications are reviewed and evaluated after February 1, so there is no advantage in submitting your application significantly before the deadline. If you need to request an early decision, please contact us; in that event, your completed application would need to be submitted at the time your request is approved.
Application Deadline and Program Start Dates for Class Entering in 2009
| Application Deadline | February 1, 2009* |
| Program Start Dates | San Francisco: May 2009 Philadelphia: May 2009 |
* For the possibility of a deadline extension, please contact the appropriate program office.