Full-Time MBA

Diversity Events

To fulfill our commitment to recruiting a diverse student body, Chicago Booth hosts informational events and partners with outside organizations to provide opportunities for womenLGBT, and minorities to learn more about the program.

Minorities

Chicago Booth Admissions staff regularly attend the annual meetings of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), and host events for minorities on and off campus. Prospective students are invited and encouraged to attend the following events to meet and connect with Chicago Booth Admissions staff, Diversity Affairs (ODA) staff, current students, and alumni. Below are events that Chicago Booth staff and students attend. 

Events for Minorities

City Date Event
Houston September 10-14, 2013 National Black MBA Association Conference
San Antonio October 10-12, 2013 National Society of Hispanic MBAs Conference

Women

Chicago Booth hosts or participates in many admissions-related events designed to identify and encourage talented women who are interested in attending business school.  We look forward to meeting prospective women, on and off campus, at events around the world

  • Booth Women Connect Conference - Please join us on October 4, 2013, for the one-day Booth Women Connect Conference, designed to connect women within the business community, while focusing on proven strategies for success. The conference will feature accomplished Booth alumnae and other distinguished speakers, as they share their experiences and insights into navigating a wide array of career challenges. Registration will be available in August 2013.
  • Forté Foundation - Chicago Booth is a proud founding sponsor of the Forté Foundation, which focuses on helping women pursue leadership careers in business and on increasing their access to business education and business networks. Chicago Booth admissions staff and alumnae will be present at the Fall 2013 Forté Forum events (dates and locations TBD).
  • Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business Conference - Knowing the path to an MBA starts early for motivated women. Chicago Booth is proud to have been a sponsor of the Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business Annual Conference. In addition to presenting at the "Business School 101" panel, admissions staff also had the opportunity to meet with women during the conference’s Graduate School Fair.
  • Chicago Women in Business Alumnae Network (CWIBAN) Women's Week - Chicago Booth cohosts Women's Week events with the Chicago Women in Business Alumnae Network (CWIBAN), each year. These informal receptions are designed to allow you to get to know Chicago Booth from a woman's perspective through meaningful conversations and connections with our successful alumnae. Women's Week 2013 will be held May 4 through 22 in cities around the world, including Chicago, London, New York, and Singapore, among others. Keep checking back for additional events. Register today for a city near you!

Events for Women

City   Date  Event
 Bangalore  May 4, 2013  Women's Week Bangalore
 Atlanta  May 6, 2013  Women's Week Atlanta
 Santiago   May 6, 2013  Women's Week Santiago
 New York City  May 7, 2013  Women's Week New York City
 Tokyo  May 7, 2013  Women's Week Tokyo
 Boston  May 8, 2013  Women's Week Boston
 London  May 8, 2013  Women's Week London
 Hong Kong  May 8, 2013  Women's Week Hong Kong
 Seattle  May 8, 2013  Women's Week Seattle
 Phoenix  May 8, 2013  Women's Week Phoenix
 Beijing  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Beijing
 Chicago  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Chicago
 San Francisco  May 9, 2013  Women's Week San Francisco
 Singapore  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Singapore
 Shanghai  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Shanghai
 Washington, DC  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Washington, DC
 Lima  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Lima
 Rio de Janeiro  May 9, 2013  Women's Week Rio de Janeiro
 Dallas  May 10, 2013  Women's Week Dallas
 Sao Paulo May 10, 2013    Women's Week Sao Paulo 
 Seoul  May 10, 2013  Women's Week Seoul
 Mumbai  May 11, 2013  Women's Week Mumbai
 New Delhi  May 11, 2013  Women's Week New Delhi
 Houston  May 12, 2013  Women's Week Houston
 Los Angeles  May 12, 2013  Women's Week Los Angeles
 Buenos Aires  May 22, 2013  Women's Week Buenos Aires
 Chicago  October 4, 2013  Booth Women Connect Conference

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Prospective Students

Chicago Booth provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all students, including members of the LGBT community. We host and participate in various admission-related events designed to identify and encourage talented LGBT prospective students to apply for admission to Chicago Booth. Chicago Booth's Admissions works closely with Diversity Affairs (ODA) and OUTreach. OUTreach is an active Chicago Booth student group working to advance social and professional opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender members of the Chicago Booth community, as well as to foster a more diverse environment at the University of Chicago.

Events for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Prospective Students

City  Date  Event 
New Orleans October 17-19, 2013  Annual Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference

Lunch with Student Groups

During the school year, representatives from the African American MBA Association, Chicago Women in Business, the Hispanic American Business Students Association, and OUTreach (LGBTQ Students and Allies) will host prospective students for informal conversations over lunch. These lunches will last from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. As they are intended to complement the campus visit schedule, registrants will have the opportunity to participate in the other campus visit activities including an information session, building tour, and class visit. Lunch will be provided. Note: Registration is strongly recommended. Please check back in October for the Fall Quarter dates.