Expected
Early Decision
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Early Action
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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. USC's deadlines page says Early Decision applicants hear about admission or a deferral by mid-December.
Early Action
Early Action isn't announced yet — expect January 2027. USC's deadlines page says Early Action applicants are notified in late January.
Regular Decision
Regular Decision isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. USC promises Regular Decision by April 1, and last cycle's decisions posted March 25.
When USC 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. Check yours at admission.usc.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: USC admissions.
USC states its dates as promises — a decision or a deferral by mid-December for Early Decision, in late January for Early Action, and by April 1 for Regular Decision. Recent Regular Decision releases have come a week ahead of that April 1 promise.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026