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

Pomona releases decisions depending on your application route. Early Decision I (ED I) applicants hear back by December 15, Early Decision II (ED II) applicants by February 15, and Regular Decision (RD) applicants by April 1. Waitlisted and transfer applicants follow their own timelines, and some of those stretch into the summer.

Knowing when Pomona decisions come out for your round lets you plan the weeks of waiting and what comes after. This guide covers every release date for the 2026-2027 cycle, the outcomes possible in each round, and the steps to take once your result is in. If you are applying to Pomona, keep it handy until you hear back.

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

When Does Pomona Release Decisions?

Pomona announces first-year decisions in three waves across the cycle:

Source: Pomona College Office of Admissions

Your result can arrive earlier. For example, the admissions office released its Class of 2030 RD decisions on March 19, 2026, which was about two weeks before the April 1 target. Check your applicant portal regularly and follow Pomona’s official announcements as the stated dates approach.

When do Pomona Early Decision results come out?

The Pomona ED release date is by December 15, 2026 for ED I, and by February 15, 2027 for ED II. Both early rounds are binding. An ED I admit has until January 1, 2027 to reply, and an ED II admit has until March 1, 2027.

Three outcomes are possible:

• An admit means you have a place in the class, and you agree to enroll and withdraw your other applications.
• A defer moves your file into the RD pool for a second look, with a final answer by April 1.
• A deny closes your application for the cycle.

When do Pomona Regular Decision results come out?

The Pomona decision date for RD is April 1, 2027 at the latest. Admitted students have until the May 1 national reply date to commit.

Three outcomes are possible in this round:

• An admit gives you until May 1 to confirm your enrollment.
• A waitlist keeps you in consideration if spots open after admitted students decide.
• A deny closes your application for the cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every Pomona application deadline

Before you ask when Pomona decisions come out, your application has to be in. Our complete guide to Pomona application deadlines lays out every date for ED I, ED II, RD, transfer, and financial aid.

When Do Pomona Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Pomona releases waitlist decisions on different dates, with updates expected no earlier than early to mid-May. Pomona extends offers only if its class falls short of the enrollment target by May 1.

When Do Pomona Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Pomona releases decisions to transfer applicants by April 9, 2027. Admitted transfer students have until June 1, 2027 to reply.

Pomona admits transfer students for fall entry only, so no spring offers exist. Transfer applicants can receive an admit, a deny, or a place on the waitlist.

What to Do After Receiving Your Pomona Decision

Your next step depends on which of the four outcomes you receive:

An admit comes with conditions. Pomona expects you to keep up your strong senior-year record, and it reviews any concern about your grades or conduct case by case. Offers can be rescinded.

If a waitlist offer arrives after you have already paid a deposit elsewhere, accepting it usually means losing that deposit. Pomona’s waitlist movement is hard to predict, so committing to your backup school is the safer move in the meantime.

If you are denied and Pomona stays your goal, you can apply as a transfer student later, once you have college coursework to show.

Waiting on Pomona’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

Whether you are finishing an application or waiting on a result, you can still strengthen your standing.

AdmissionSight’s Standard College Counseling program matches you with an advisor for the whole admissions cycle. Your advisor works with you on essays, your activities list, your school list, and your calendar, so each piece is ready on time.

If you have already applied and Pomona deferred or waitlisted you, our Ad Hoc Consulting gives you focused help on a single task. You could use it to write a letter of continued interest, build an update on your recent achievements, or plan your next steps before May 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Pomona’s admission decisions are typically released in the afternoon or evening, commonly at 3:00 PM PDT or 5:00 PM PDT depending on the decision round.

2. When does Pomona release Early Decision decisions?

The Pomona ED release date is by December 15, 2026 for ED I and by February 15, 2027 for ED II.

3. When does Pomona release Regular Decision results?

The Pomona decision date for RD is by April 1, 2027. The most recent release came on March 19, 2026, about two weeks ahead of the target date.

4. Can I appeal if Pomona rejects my application?

No. Pomona states that all admissions decisions are final and that it has no appeals process. The same applies when Pomona rescinds an offer.

5. How does Pomona notify applicants of their decision?

Pomona posts every decision in your applicant portal. Admitted students also get a letter and enrollment booklet by mail.

Takeaways

• Pomona releases ED I decisions by December 15, 2026, ED II decisions by February 15, 2027, and RD results by April 1, 2027.
• Waitlist decisions arrive in early to mid May at the earliest.
• Transfer decisions come out by April 9, 2027.
• If you are still building your application or need help after a deferral or waitlist, working with a college admissions expert can help you make your strongest case.