Deferrals, Gap in Enrollment

Q: Does Ross grant deferrals?

A. Requests to defer admission to the MBA Program are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Only in cases of documented, extraordinary personal circumstances is it even considered. Deferrals are never granted for work or visa-related reasons. If granted, deferrals are limited to one year.

Q: What if I have to step out of the program for a year?

A: The University requires that students stay actively registered. Should a student not register for a course within any 12-month time frame, the student would have to go through a re-application process, including paying the application fee. In rare instances where a student has stepped out because of engagement with a program which is in direct support of the school's mission, this fee may be waived. For evening students, whose work assignments may require breaks in enrollment, it is critical to pay attention to this University requirement.