Simon Preview Weekend isn't just about exploring our campus—it's about discovering the endless possibilities that await you as a member of the Simon community. From informative sessions to fun social events, every moment is designed to help you envision your future at Simon and make lasting connections that will support you throughout your academic and professional journey.
Simon Preview Weekend is an in-person opportunity for Full-Time MBA and Full-Time MS applicants and admitted students to experience the rigor, analytics focus, and collaborative culture that define a Simon graduate education—while building the skills and relationships that shape what comes next. Interested in attending? To register, simply submit your application for admission by March 18:
Event Highlights
Sessions are subject to change. If you have any questions, please email events@simon.rochester.edu.
Simon's ROI: Benet Center & Alumni Panel
Staff from the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center and Simon alumni will team up to share insights and the ROI of a Simon education and its impact on career growth. Learn how our programs elevate salaries, open new career paths, and strengthen your competitiveness in the US job market.
Rochester Americans Hockey Game
Enjoy the excitement of minor league hockey at Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester while building connections with your fellow prospective and current Simon students in a relaxed, social setting. Let's cheer on the home team together!
Meet and Mingle with Simon Faculty
Have conversations and make connections with professors who will be instrumental in your educational journey at an informal reception Friday evening.
Student Stories: Experiential Learning Session
Discover a key element to the Simon education: learn from current students about their participation in immersions, case competitions, and co-curricular activities. Experience firsthand how data analytics, leadership development, and applied projects prepare you to have an immediate impact.
“Why Simon?” Current Student Panel
This session is dedicated to answering one key question for prospective students: “Why Simon?” Current students will share their personal stories and experiences around key elements of the Simon experience, including rigorous problem solving, ability to adapt, and creating dynamic connections for future success.
Financial Aid Overview
Join Simon's director of admissions analytics & financial aid liaison for a session that will give you the information and answers you need to prepare to finance business school.
Travel stipends are available!
Simon will provide up to two nights of overnight accommodations at a local hotel and up to $250 travel stipend to help offset the cost of travel for applicants with a US mailing address who will be traveling more than 200 miles (one way) to Rochester, NY. Travel stipends must be requested two weeks in advance of your visit date, and requests made after this deadline will not be approved.
Candidates must have a submitted application for the current admission cycle to receive a travel stipend.
If you have questions regarding these policies, please contact us at events@simon.rochester.edu or +1 (585) 275-3533.