The interview is the second portion of the application process and will inform final decisions regarding admissions and acceptance. Once the DBBS Admissions Committee has reviewed and evaluated all submitted complete applications, exceptional candidates will be invited to interview in person at WashU St. Louis.
2026 Interview Dates:
- January 22 – 24: All DBBS Program Concentrations
- February 1 – 3: All DBBS Program Concentrations
- February 12 – 14: All DBBS Program Concentrations
Each Interview Experience includes:
- Multiple individual interviews with DBBS faculty
- Social activities with current students
- Chance to explore WashU facilities and St. Louis amenities
- Information on the funding, benefits, support systems and interdisciplinary opportunities for DBBS students
- Travel and lodging provided by DBBS
An interview is required for admission. A virtual interview option will be available ONLY for international applicants who reside outside of the US and are unable to travel to attend an in-person interview. We expect offers of admission to be titrated gradually through early April to account for disruptions in the graduate training ecosystem in the U.S.
Please direct any questions regarding the DBBS interviews to the DBBS Admissions Team.
Find out more about our interview process in the Interviews section of “What Makes an Application Strong“.
Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Inquiries about compliance should be addressed to the University’s Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.