We’re delighted that you’re interested in applying to the Stevens Doctoral Program Chicago Booth.
Admission is highly competitive. About 20-25 outstanding students enter the Stevens Program each year. In evaluating applications, we consider a wide range of factors, including your academic background and performance, essays, research interest and potential, prior exposure to academic research, strength of recommendations, and standardized test scores. You may only apply to one dissertation area per year.
The application for Fall 2026 is now open and will close on December 15, 2025.
Applicants to the Stevens Doctoral Program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or expect to receive one by the time they enter the program).
Applicants to Stevens Doctoral Program, regardless of citizenship, must either meet one of our waiver criteria (more information below) or submit proof of English language proficiency. Non-US residents should also consult the International Applicants page to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Chicago Booth prides itself on a fair and impartial selection process. To find out more, read the Nondiscrimination Statement.
Admissions Timeline
🠊 Early September: The application for the next academic year will become available.
🠊 December: The application deadline is December 15.
- After submitting, you can log into your online application to monitor the receipt of your test scores and letters of recommendation. You can also upload updated transcripts via your applicant status page.
- The Stevens Doctoral Program will process test scores validation and waiver requests after an application has been submitted.
- The timeline for application review varies by dissertation area, but can begin immediately after the deadline. Your application will be reviewed by the admissions committee of the dissertation area to which you applied.
- We recommend all materials (including test scores and recommendations) be submitted on time in order to guarantee they are considered along with the rest of your application.
🠊 January through early March: Applicants will receive invitations to interview and/or offers of admission directly via email. On your application, please enter a contact email that you use regularly.
- Dissertation area committees may invite applicants for virtual interviews. The areas that conduct interviews are: Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics & Statistics, Finance, and Management Science/Operations Management.
- Because each dissertation area has its own admissions committee and review process, decisions are not released simultaneously for all applicants. Until you receive a decision from the program, you are still under consideration.
- Generally speaking, all applicants should have their decisions by March.
🠊 April 15: Admitted applicants are required to return their responses. Offers not acknowledged by April 15 may be rescinded.
🠊 May: The Stevens Doctoral Program will contact incoming students with information on matriculation, international student visas, and other items of interest.
🠊 September: All admitted students will need to be in residence for the program.