Expected
Early Decision I
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Early Action
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Early Decision II
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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 I
Early Decision I isn't announced yet — expect December 2026. SMU tells Early Decision I applicants they are notified by mail in mid-December.
Early Action
Early Action isn't announced yet — expect December 2026. Early Action shares Early Decision I's November 1 deadline, and SMU notifies that November group in mid-December.
Early Decision II
Early Decision II isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. SMU tells Early Decision II applicants they are notified by mail by March 1.
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. Last cycle SMU's Regular Decision applicants heard March 16, at 7 p.m. Central.
When SMU actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 16, 2026 · 7 p.m. | Monday | 7 p.m. Central | IvyWise |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at admission.smu.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: SMU admissions.
The two early rounds close November 1 and the two later ones January 15. SMU still notifies Early Decision by mail, and last cycle's Regular Decision release came in the evening, Central time.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026