Announced
Early Action
Friday
- Jan 30 ’26
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Announced
Regular Decision
Friday
Mar 6 ’26
Early Action
Early Action comes out January 29, 2027 (Friday). Announced by Illinois First-Year Application Dates.
When Illinois actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | January 30, 2026 | Friday | AdmissionSight |
Regular Decision
Regular Decision comes out February 26, 2027 (Friday). About a week earlier than last cycle's March 6 release. Announced by Illinois First-Year Application Dates.
When Illinois actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 6, 2026 | Friday | AdmissionSight |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at myillini.illinois.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: Illinois admissions.
Illinois puts both notification dates on its dates-and-deadlines page before the application even opens, and it has held to them. Honors and scholarship news comes separately, by April 1.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 15, 2026