When Do Georgetown Decisions Come Out? Class of 2031 Notification Dates

Georgetown releases decisions based on the route you applied through. Early Action (EA) applicants hear back by December 15, and Regular Decision (RD) applicants hear back by April 1. Transfer decisions arrive December 1 for Spring entry and by June 1 for Fall entry, while waitlist decisions come after the May 1 reply date.

This guide lays out each Georgetown decision date for the 2026-2027 cycle. You will find the release dates for both first-year rounds, the possible outcomes in each, and the transfer timelines. It also covers what to do once you hear back, so you can plan your next move whatever the result.

• When Does Georgetown Release Decisions?
• When Do Georgetown Waitlist Decisions Come Out?
• When Do Georgetown Transfer Decisions Come Out?
• What to Do After Receiving Your Georgetown Decision
• Waiting on Georgetown’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Takeaways

When Does Georgetown Release Decisions?

Your Georgetown decision release date depends on your application plan:

Source: Georgetown Office of Undergraduate Admissions 

Both are “by” dates, so watch your email and the Applicant Portal as each date approaches.

When do Georgetown Early Action decisions come out?

Georgetown’s EA decision release date is December 15, 2026 at the latest. You apply by November 1, and if Georgetown admits you, you have until May 1, 2027 to reply.

Georgetown does not deny EA applicants, so a December decision never closes the door.

An EA result comes in one of two forms:

• An admit offers you a place in the incoming class, and you do not have to commit until May 1.
• A defer sends your application into the RD round for a full second review, with your final answer arriving by April 1.

When do Georgetown Regular Decision results come out?

Georgetown posts RD results by April 1, 2027, for applications submitted by the January 1 deadline. Admitted students reply by May 1, and students deferred from the EA round get their final answer on this same schedule.

You can receive one of three results:

• An admit gives you until May 1 to commit.
• A waitlist offer keeps you in consideration if seats open after admitted students reply.
• A deny closes your application for the cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every Georgetown application deadline

Decision dates apply only after you submit. If you still have an application to finish, our guide to Georgetown application deadlines lists the EA, RD, transfer, and financial aid dates in one place.

When Do Georgetown Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Georgetown publishes no fixed date for waitlist decisions. They come after the May 1 reply date, once the admissions office knows how many admitted students have accepted their offers.

In our experience working with students, Georgetown waitlist offers tend to arrive in early to mid-May. Some students hear back later, since Georgetown makes offers only if seats open.

When Do Georgetown Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Georgetown releases transfer decisions in two rounds, one for each entry term:

• Spring 2027 applicants hear back on December 1, 2026, after applying by November 1.
• Fall 2027 applicants hear back by June 1, 2027, after applying by March 1.

Admitted students reply by December 15 for Spring entry and by June 15 for Fall entry. Those windows are short, so line up your housing and financial aid paperwork before the decision arrives.

What to Do After Receiving Your Georgetown Decision

Your next step depends on the result you receive.

If you are waitlisted and later receive an offer, you can accept it and withdraw from the school where you already deposited. You will likely lose that deposit, which is usually non-refundable. Because Georgetown’s waitlist offers are not guaranteed, plan to enroll at your backup school unless a Georgetown offer comes through.

Waiting on Georgetown’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

The weeks between submitting and hearing back are not idle ones. A deferral or waitlist offer can also leave you with a short window to act.

If you are still building your application, AdmissionSight’s Standard College Counseling pairs you with an advisor for the full cycle. Your advisor helps with your school list, your Georgetown writing supplement, and a calendar that keeps every deadline in view.

If Georgetown has deferred or waitlisted you, Ad Hoc Consulting gives you focused help on one task. That could be an update on new grades and awards, or a plan for the months before May 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does Georgetown notify applicants of their decision?

Georgetown notifies applicants through the Applicant Portal and an email alert. Make sure your email settings accept messages from Georgetown addresses so the alert does not land in spam.

2. When does Georgetown release Early Action decisions?

Georgetown releases EA decisions by December 15.

3. When does Georgetown release Regular Decision results?

Georgetown releases RD results by April 1.

4. Does Georgetown deny Early Action applicants?

No. Georgetown either admits EA applicants or defers them to the RD round, where it reviews their files a second time. Denials come only in the RD round.

5. Can I appeal if Georgetown denies my application?

Georgetown does not publish an appeals process for first-year admission decisions, so you should treat a denial as final for that cycle. If Georgetown is still your goal, you can reapply the following year or apply as a transfer student.

Takeaways

• Georgetown releases EA decisions by December 15 and RD results by April 1.
• Georgetown publishes no fixed date for waitlist decisions, which come after the May 1 reply date.
• Transfer decisions arrive December 1 for Spring entry and by June 1 for Fall entry.
• If you are still preparing an application or need help after a deferral or waitlist offer, working with a college admissions expert can help you decide what to do next.