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Early Decision I
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Early Action
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Early Decision II
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Regular Decision
Mar 11 ’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 I
Early Decision I isn't announced yet — expect December 2026. Northeastern promises Early Decision I by January 1, but the release has been landing in mid-December.
Early Action
Early Action isn't announced yet — expect January 2027. Northeastern promises Early Action by February 15; last cycle's decisions came in January.
Early Decision II
Early Decision II isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Northeastern promises Early Decision II applicants a decision by March 1.
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Northeastern promises Regular Decision by April 1, and last cycle's decisions posted March 11.
When Northeastern actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 11, 2026 | Wednesday | IvyWise |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at admissions.northeastern.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: Northeastern admissions.
Northeastern publishes outside dates rather than release dates — by January 1, by February 15, by March 1, by April 1 — and every round in recent memory has landed well before its promise.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026