MBA Orientation
Orientation is fundamental to the CBS experience. During Orientation, students are introduced to their learning team, cluster, and the entire entering class. They will explore themes of community, individual and community values, academics, and careers.
Orientation provides important information on University Resources and introduces students to the academics and core values of Columbia Business School. Most sessions will be mandatory while others are optional.
The Office of Student Affairs hosts two MBA Orientations every year. Please find the dates for the Class of 2026 Orientations below.
August Admission
Week 1: Monday, August 19th - Friday, August 23rd
New Student Orientation and First Sessions of LEAD: People, Teams & Organizations
Week 2: Monday, August 26th - Friday, August 30th
LEAD Continues, Accounting, and Managerial Statistics
January Admission
Week 1: Monday, January 13th - Friday, January 17th
New Student Orientation and First Sessions of LEAD: People, Teams & Organizations
Week 2: Tuesday, January 21st - Friday, January 24th
LEAD Continues, Accounting, and Managerial Statistics