2026 - 2027 Riordan MBA Fellows Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2026-2027 Riordan MBA Fellows Program. Please fill out the following application to the best of your ability. At the end of the application, you will have the opportunity to review your information before submission and/or save your information as you go.

The following is a checklist of what needs to be submitted with your application:

1. Applicant Information and Background

2. College and Employment Information

3. Unofficial Transcripts (to include community college, undergraduate and graduate transcripts)
4. Resume and GMAT/GRE Score Information
5. Your Reference's Contact Information

6. Activities and Leadership

7. Essays

**Please note regarding the reference information. In the application you will list the full name, contact number and email address of the individual you are identifying to complete our on-line recommendation form. This form is sent to your reference, once you've reviewed your application and click submit. Please ensure that you let your reference know to look out for an email from our program office, regarding your application.

Please keep in mind, the Riordan MBA Fellows program is a year long commitment (September 2026 - May 2027) that consists of monthly in-person sessions at UCLA Anderson, as well as monthly communication with Riordan staff. Below are the tentative dates for the 2026 - 2027 program year:

(Please refer to our website for Cohort requirements)

Cohort 1:

September 4-5, 2026, November 7, 2026 (In Person), January 9, 2027, April 3, 2027 (In Person)

Cohort 2:

October 2-3, 2026, November 7, 2026 (In Person), February 6, 2027, April 3, 2027 (In Person)

Both Cohorts - Riordan Programs Graduation May 1, 2027 (In Person)

Each session will tentatively begin at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m. If you foresee an issue with attendance, please take this into consideration before moving forward with your application since absences are not allowed. Additionally, please note while out of state applicants are encouraged to apply, the Riordan MBA Fellows program does not provide lodging, transportation or parking.

To ensure application completion, we highly recommend submitting your application fee of $50 immediately upon submission.

Your online application is not considered complete until you have completed all sections and we've received all items on the above checklist.

Round 1 Deadline - January 31, 2026

Round 2 Deadline - April 1, 2026

For more information about the Riordan MBA Fellows program, click here.

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred First Name

Email

Please enter only one email address.

Mobile Phone (Format ###-###-####)

Home Phone (Format ###-###-####)

Primary Phone

LinkedIn URL

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

MM/DD/YYYY format

Gender

Place of Birth

State

Country

Mailing Address

Primary Address (Required)

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Other Address

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Riordan Information

Are you an alumni of any of the following Riordan or partner programs? If so, please indicate which program.

Riordan ScholarsCollege to CareerSIEML - University of CaliforniaHBCU Graduate

Have you ever applied to the Riordan Fellows Program before?

Yes

No

If Yes, please indicate the year you applied.

YYYY format

Please check your admissions preference for the Riordan MBA Fellows Program: Cohort 1 (Applicant applying to business school in 1-2 years) Cohort 2 (Applicant applying to business school in 2-4 years) Please note by choosing the cohort, you are not guaranteed admittance of your preferred choice.

Cohort 1Cohort 2

Employment Information

Employer

Title

Occupation

Please upload your resume in PDF or DOC format. Maximum size 16 MB.

Family Information

Parents' marital status

Is your father ...

Is your mother ...

Father's Information

Fill out all known fields. Place "unknown" in fields you do not have the information for.

First name

Last name

Place of birth (state, country)

Highest education completed

Mother's Information

Fill out all known fields. Place "unknown" in fields you do not have the information for.

First name

Last name

Place of birth (state, country)

Highest education completed

College Information

List all colleges, universities, and other educational institutions attended since high school, including those offering extension courses. Click the "Add Another Institution" link to add another institution.

Please submit your unofficial transcripts from your degree bearing institution with your application (16 MB size limit). If admitted into the Riordan MBA Fellows Program an official transcript will be requested.

Institution

Location

Example: Los Angeles, CA

Date entered

MM/YYYY

Date completed

MM/YYYY

Date withdrew

MM/YYYY

Majors

Degree

Cumulative GPA

Upload transcript

GMAT/GRE Scores

Have you taken an official GMAT/GRE preparation course?

YesNo

Planned date of exam

MM/YYYY format

Planned date of exam

MM/YYYY format

Verbal

Quantitative

Total

Date when exam was taken

MM/YYYY format

Recommendation Form

Please enter your reference's contact information. Your reference must complete an online Recommendation form.

Be sure to enter the email address accurately. Your reference will receive an email containing a link to the online Recommendation form once you submit your application. After you submit your application, you should confirm with your reference that they received the email. Your application will not be considered complete until we receive your recommendation form.

*We recommend using a professional reference, preferably someone you currently or previously reported to rather than an academic (college professor) or informal reference (mentors and colleagues).

Name

Email

Please enter only one email address.

Organization

Title/Occupation

Activities

List Extracurricular Activities, Leadership Positions and Awards held or received post-college and undergraduate.

Please use this format: Position/title, organization name, year.

Essays

Please provide us with a summary of your personal and family background and how that has shaped who you are today. Include information about your parents and siblings, where you grew up and perhaps a highlight or special memory of your youth. (Limit 500 words.)

Discuss your career goals and why you want an MBA, particularly at this point in your career. Why, specifically, are you applying to the Riordan Fellows Program? (Limit 500 words.)

(Optional) Is there any other information that you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in considering your application? (If you feel the application already represents you well, do not feel obligated to answer this essay question.) (Limit 500 words)

I have read and understand the Step 2 instructions for the application.

Yes

THANK YOU for applying to The Riordan MBA Fellows Program. If you have any questions post submission, please refer to our programs FAQ's.

On the next page, you will be asked to confirm your information and certify that the information provided is correct. I understand that once I select "Confirm" on the next page, I will not be able to return to the application to make any additions or edits.

Step 2 of Application: Please click here to submit your application fee.

Your application will not be considered complete until the fee is paid and your recommendation form is received by The Riordan Programs.

Applicant fee Link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/RiordanApp