YOUR GUIDE TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
Ready to Apply? Visit the Professional MBA site at: www.mba.vt.edu/pmba
Ready to Apply? Click on homepage --> Apply Now
Getting Started Create A New Account
Getting Started Register with a current email address jane.doe@email.com
Getting Started Enter verification code provided via email 12345678
Getting Started Now you can start your application!
Fill out preliminary information. Click Save.
Click Complete Your Profile
Make sure to fill out all sections, including: Phone Number and Address Birth Information In State Tuition Questionnaire Citizenship Appalachia Background Ethnicity Previous Virginia Tech Affiliation Any other required information Profile
Profile By clicking Validate, you can verify information has been entered in all required fields. After that, click save.
Click Complete Your Academic History
Academic History List your previous education, and report your GRE or GMAT scores Have your official transcripts ready! You still have to submit an official report to Virginia Tech
Click Create a New Application
A pop-up asks for more information:
Complete your form like below: Click Submit. Select Roanoke (NOT Blacksburg) Select the term you would like to enroll.
Click Edit to complete Application
Review the required documents PMBA priority deadline is 5/15/14 and final deadline is 8/1/14
Scroll down and enter two (2) recommenders we may contact
Check for remaining documentation
Supporting documentation must be sent to: Professional MBA (MC0209) Pamplin Hall, Suite 1044 Virginia Tech 880 West Campus Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061
Scroll down to complete employment
Select the most applicable background
Next, review and answer each essay question Include your name on all responses and submit as a PDF **Essay Questions subject to change from those shown
Review the resume requirements Copy and paste a text version in the field
Academic and Professional Goals Provide 1-2 pages, double spaced about: Why do you qualify to pursue a graduate degree at Virginia Tech? What do you expect to derive from your program of study? If you have a concentration in mind, briefly outline your interests in this area. (No need to answer for PMBA) What do you expect to contribute as a student and subsequently as a member of the profession? If you have not previously indicated in your application the names of faculty members you are interested in working with, please include that information in this statement. (No need to answer for PMBA)
Financial Assistance Please note the Professional MBA program does not offer graduate assistantships due to its satellite locations. Indicating that you wish to be considered for an assistantship does not mean that you will be offered one. Please select No for this section.
At the bottom right, click save!
If there are any issues, a pop-up will open directing you to areas that must be addressed.
Wrapping Up Finally click submit.
Complete That s it! Your application is sent. If you have any questions, please contact us: 540-231-6152 or pmba@vt.edu