Expected
Early Decision
- Dec 12 ’25
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Expected
Regular Decision
Mar 20 ’26
Dates marked announced come from the college itself, with the announcement linked. Dates marked expected rest on the evidence named right next to the date — that college's own release history or the timeline its admissions office publishes — and the label switches to announced only when the college says so.
Early Decision
Early Decision isn't announced yet — expect December 2026. Amherst tells applicants to expect Early Decision in early to mid-December; last cycle's decisions posted December 12 at 6:21 p.m. Eastern.
When Amherst actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | December 12, 2025 · 6:21 p.m. | Friday | 6:21 p.m. Eastern | IvyWise |
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Amherst says late March, and last cycle's Regular Decision landed March 20 at 6:21 p.m. Eastern.
When Amherst actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 20, 2026 · 6:21 p.m. | Friday | 6:21 p.m. Eastern | IvyWise |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at admission.amherst.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: Amherst admissions.
Amherst posts decisions at 6:21 p.m. Eastern in both rounds — the same odd minute in December and again in March.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026