Expected
Early Decision
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Expected
Regular Decision
Mar 16 ’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. Carnegie Mellon's application plans page promises Early Decision applicants an answer by December 15.
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Carnegie Mellon promises Regular Decision no later than April 1, but decisions start posting in mid-March — last cycle the first ones landed March 16.
When Carnegie Mellon actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 16, 2026 | Monday | Decisions began posting and continued on a rolling basis | IvyWise |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at www.cmu.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: Carnegie Mellon admissions.
Carnegie Mellon posts Regular Decision in batches over a couple of weeks rather than in one drop, so a quiet portal in mid-March doesn't mean anything yet. There is no Early Decision II round.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026