Graduate Student-at-Large: Business
GSALB Student Profiles
See What It Means to Be Part of the UChicago Community
Explore your options and interests. Connect with peers, professors, and industry leaders. Excel in your educational or career journey. With UChicago’s unique Graduate Student-at-Large (GSALB) program you take for-credit courses across Chicago Booth and gain the skills, knowledge, and networking you need to bridge the gap in your education and career. More than just access to the University of Chicago’s world-renowned classrooms, GSALB also gives students a full university experience, combining weekly community gatherings with career counseling, access to academic workshops, fitness center membership, and more.
GSAL alumni have successfully pursued graduate studies worldwide, and over the last ten years (2013-2023).
Recognized as the best business school by US News & World Report in 2023.
The number of active GSAL alumni, representing major industries, residing all over the world.
GSALB Bridge Program Student Profile
This unique program caters to both seasoned professionals and those new to business. It serves as a gateway to top MBA programs, including Chicago Booth, as well as other prestigious business, professional, and PhD programs worldwide. GSALB students typically have three to ten years of work experience and often take one course per quarter at Chicago Booth. Flexible class schedules are available with evening, weekend, and daytime options at our downtown and Hyde Park campuses. Students accepted to the GSALB program must have already completed their bachelor’s degrees, and international applicants must meet our English Language Requirements.
Discover a New Way Forward
Helping You Bridge the Gap
Discover the unique opportunities and experiences available to all GSALB students at the University of Chicago. Our program stands out for providing scholars with the same rigorous classroom experience as Chicago Booth MBA students.
Real Journeys, Real Impact: Testimonials from GSAL Students
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