# The decision to shift back the academic start date for the Class of 2022 Andre Koo Tech MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBA programs is cited.

1 School News March 16, 2020 ![Poets and Quants logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_036687.gif?itok=YuUEYfSP)>

Excerpt from [Poets & Quants](https://poetsandquants.com/2020/03/16/stern-wharton-announce-virus-caused-program-delays/?pq-category=business-school-news) -- “'NYU Stern informed students admitted to the school’s Class of 2022 Andre Koo Tech MBA and Fashion & Luxury MBA programs that the start date has been shifted to no earlier than July 6, 2020,' JP Eggers, vice dean for MBA programs, tells Poets&Quants. 'Given the latest guidance from the CDC and after much consideration, the school believes postponing the start date for our one-year programs is the best choice to deliver on an outstanding educational experience in which experiential learning is an essential part.'”

[Read More](https://poetsandquants.com/2020/03/16/stern-wharton-announce-virus-caused-program-delays/?pq-category=business-school-news)