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

Wellesley College releases results in mid-December for Early Decision I (ED I) applicants, mid-February for Early Decision II (ED II), and late March for Regular Decision (RD). Transfer decisions are released in early May, and waitlisted decisions are released on a rolling basis from May to late July.

Knowing when Wellesley decisions come out makes it easier to plan your next steps no matter what decision you receive. In this blog, we’ll cover the decision dates for the Class of 2031, the possible outcomes you can receive, and your next steps for each one.

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

When Does Wellesley Release Decisions?

Wellesley releases admissions decisions three times a year for first-year applicants:

Source: Wellesley College

For the Class of 2030, Wellesley released ED I decisions on December 13, 2025, ED II on February 7, 2026, and RD decisions on March 22, 2026.

When do Wellesley Early Decision results come out?

Wellesley’s ED I results come out in mid-December, while ED II results are released in mid-February. Admits must submit their deposit in early January and late February, respectively.

Applicants can receive one of three outcomes:

• If you’re admitted, it means you have secured a spot in the incoming class and must confirm your intent to enroll at Wellesley.
• For ED I, if you’re deferred, it means your application will move to the RD pool for further review. For ED II, if you’re waitlisted, it means you might still be admitted if spots open up after May 1.
• If you’re denied, it means your application has been closed for the cycle.

When do Wellesley Regular Decision results come out?

Wellesley’s RD results come out in late March.

RD applicants receive one of three possible outcomes:

• If you’re admitted, it means you have secured a place in the incoming class but still have until May 1 to reply.
• If you’re waitlisted, it means you may be offered admission if space opens up later.
• If you’re denied, it means your application has been closed for the cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every Wellesley application deadline

Before you worry about notification dates, Wellesley has several deadlines you should be aware of, regardless of your application route. Read our Wellesley’s application deadlines blog to see the exact dates you need to know.

When Do Wellesley Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Wellesley waitlist decisions are released on a rolling basis from early May until late July. Offers of admissions are first made by telephone and then by online notification.

If you’re offered a spot on the waitlist, accept it by submitting the waitlist response form, which Wellesley opens from April 1 to May 1.

When Do Wellesley Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Wellesley transfer decisions come out in early May, and admits must submit their deposit by June 1 and their final college transcript by June 15.

What to Do After Receiving Your Wellesley Decision

Your next steps depends on which decision you receive from Wellesley:

If you were waitlisted and Wellesley extends an offer of admission, you can accept that and forfeit the nonrefundable deposit you submitted at another school. But because of how unpredictable Wellesley’s waitlist is, it’s still a safe move to commit to a backup school by May 1.

Waiting on Wellesley’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

If you’re still completing your application, AdmissionSight’s Standard College Counseling offers guidance through the whole application process. You’ll be paired with an admissions counselor who can give personalized support, from applying to summer programs that cater to your strengths and interests to brainstorming and polishing your essays.

Meanwhile, our Ad Hoc Consulting is for students who are further along in their application and need support for a certain part of it, whether it’s a last check of their activity list or deciding on a passion project. Deferred and waitlisted students can also book a session for guidance on writing a letter of continued interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time of day do Wellesley decisions come out?

Wellesley decisions are typically released around 10 am EST.

2. When does Wellesley release ED results?

Wellesley releases ED I results in mid-December and ED II results in mid-February.

3. When does Wellesley release Regular Decision results?

Wellesley releases RD results in late March to early April.

4. Can I appeal if Wellesley rejects my application?

No, Wellesley doesn’t have an admissions appeal process for rejected applicants, making all decisions final.

5. How does Wellesley notify applicants of their decision?

Wellesley sends applicants an email, instructing them to log into the Applicant Portal to view the actual decision.

Takeaways

• Wellesley releases results in mid-December for ED I applicants, mid-February for ED II, and late March for RD.
• Waitlist decisions are released on a rolling basis from May to late July.
• Transfer decisions are released in early May.
• If you need help strengthening your profile, whether before submitting your application or after you’ve received a defer, work with a college admissions consultant to increase your chances of being admitted.