Expected
Early Decision
- Dec 16 ’25
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Expected
Regular Decision
Mar 25 ’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. Northwestern says Early Decision is released in mid-December; last cycle's decisions landed December 16.
When Northwestern actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | December 16, 2025 | Tuesday | IvyWise |
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Northwestern says Regular Decision is released in late March; last cycle's decisions landed March 25.
When Northwestern actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | IvyWise |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated.
Official timing straight from the school: Northwestern admissions.
Northwestern emails applicants when the decision is ready to view in the portal. Admitted students who filed the CSS Profile hear about aid within a week of the decision.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026