Expected
Fall Early Decision
Tuesday
- Dec 15 ’25
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Expected
Winter Early Decision
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Expected
Regular Decision
Mar 19 ’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.
Fall Early Decision
Fall Early Decision isn't announced yet — expect December 15, 2026 (Tuesday). Carleton publishes December 15 as its Fall Early Decision notification date and hit it exactly last cycle, at 7 p.m. Central.
When Carleton actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | December 15, 2025 · 7 p.m. | Monday | 7 p.m. Central | IvyWise |
Winter Early Decision
Winter Early Decision isn't announced yet — expect February 2027. Carleton publishes February 15 as its Winter Early Decision notification date, and last cycle's decisions arrived by then.
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Carleton's published notification date is April 1, but the release runs ahead of it — last cycle's Regular Decision posted March 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern.
When Carleton actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 19, 2026 · 8 p.m. | Thursday | 8 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 www.admissions.carleton.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: Carleton admissions.
Carleton calls its two binding rounds Fall and Winter Early Decision. The published notification dates — December 15, February 15, April 1 — are the outer limits; Regular Decision has landed nearly two weeks ahead of its date.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026