American University

Early Decision I

Early Decision I isn't announced yet — expect December 2026. American tells Early Decision I applicants to expect an answer in mid- to late December; last cycle's decisions posted December 11 at 4 p.m. Eastern.

When American actually released — past cycles

Early Action

Early Action isn't announced yet — expect January 2027. American promises every Early Action applicant an admit, deny or defer by January 31; last cycle's decisions arrived January 15.

When American actually released — past cycles

Early Decision II

Early Decision II isn't announced yet — expect February 2027. American tells Early Decision II applicants they hear in mid-February; last cycle's decisions posted February 12.

When American actually released — past cycles

Regular Decision

Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. American's published Regular Decision date is April 1, but last cycle's decisions posted March 12 at 4 p.m. Eastern.

When American actually released — past cycles

Where to check

Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at americanuniversity2.my.site.com.

Official timing straight from the school: American admissions.

American runs four rounds and states its dates as deadlines it will not miss — "by January 31," "on April 1" — but the last cycle beat every one of them.