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

UPenn’s Early Decision (ED) applicants are notified in December, while Regular Decision (RD) applicants hear back in late March, during Ivy Day. Waitlisted and transfer decisions are released later.

If you know when UPenn releases decisions, it becomes easier to plan your next steps. So, in this blog, we’ll give you the decision dates for the Class of 3031, including the possible outcomes you’ll receive and what to do.

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

When Does UPenn Release Decisions?

UPenn releases admissions decisions twice a year for first-year applicants::

Source: UPenn Admissions Office

For the Class of 2030, UPenn released ED decisions last December 18, 2025. Meanwhile, it released RD decisions last March 26, 2026. The exact dates shift yearly, but they consistently release decisions in mid-December and late March.

When do UPenn Early Decision decisions come out?

UPenn releases ED results in mid-December.

The deadline is November 1, and admitted students will have to withdraw their applications to other schools and accept UPenn’s offer. UPenn sends an email notifying you when your decision letter is ready and available to view online. Then, you’ll have to log in to the UPenn Applicant Portal to read the official decision letter.

The letter contains three possible outcomes:

• An admit means you’ll need to withdraw your applications to other schools and confirm your intent to enroll at UPenn.
• A defer means your application has been moved into the RD pool for a second review alongside RD applicants. You’ll receive a decision in March.
• A deny means your application has been closed for the cycle.

When do UPenn Regular Decision results come out?

UPenn’s RD applicants are notified in late March on Ivy Day, together with other Ivy League schools.

UPenn’s RD deadline is January 5, and admitted students have until May 1 to make a decision. Same as ED, UPenn sends out emails once the decisions are ready, and applicants log in to the portal to view the actual decision letter.

RD applicants receive one of three possible outcomes:

• An admit means UPenn wants you in its incoming class, but you’ll have until May 1 to respond.
• A waitlist means you may still receive an offer if spots open up after May 1.
• A deny means your application is closed for the cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every UPenn application deadline

Knowing when UPenn releases decisions is certainly important since it helps you ready your next steps. However, you’ll need to hit their deadlines first. Our blog on UPenn’s application deadlines breaks down the important dates you need to know.

When Do UPenn Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

UPenn doesn’t explicitly mention when waitlist decisions come out. However, given how the waitlist works (waitlisted students are admitted depending on how many admitted students choose to not enroll), you can expect them to come on a rolling basis from May through the end of June.

Even if you accept your spot on the waitlist, it’s much safer to also commit elsewhere by May 1 while still remaining open to a possible UPenn offer later in the summer.

If you find yourself waitlisted in late March, follow the instructions in your applicant portal to accept your waitlist spot.

When Do UPenn Transfer Decisions Come Out?

UPenn transfer decisions come out in mid-May. For Fall Entry 2025, results were released on May 15, 2025. The deadline for transfer applicants is March 15, 2027.

UPenn only accepts transfer applications for the fall semester and doesn’t have a waitlist.

What to Do After Receiving Your UPenn Decision

The decision you receive from UPenn affects your next steps:

If you’re accepted off of UPenn’s waitlist, you can still withdraw from the school where you sent a deposit. You’ll have to forfeit the non-refundable deposit, but since UPenn’s waitlist is unpredictable, it’s still safer to commit to another school by May 1.

If you’re denied, you can still reapply as a transfer student in the next admissions cycle.

Waiting on UPenn’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

There’s always a chance to strengthen your profile at any stage of the admissions process.

If you’re still building your UPenn application, our Standard College Counseling program pairs you with an advisor who supports you through every step of the admissions process, from brainstorming essay topics to choosing competitions to join.

If you need support only for a specific part of your application, or you’ve been deferred or waitlisted and need help writing a letter of continued interest, the Ad Hoc Consulting option offers short-term guidance designed around what you need it for the most.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

UPenn decisions are typically released around 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

2. When does UPenn release ED results?

UPenn releases ED results in mid-December. For the Class of 2030, decisions were made available on December 18, 2025.

3. When does UPenn release Regular Decision results?

UPenn releases RD results in late March alongside other Ivy League schools on Ivy Day. For the Class of 2030, that was March 26, 2026.

4. Can I appeal if UPenn rejects my application?

No, you can’t appeal an undergraduate admissions rejection from UPenn since all admissions decisions are final and there is no appeals process.

5. How does UPenn notify applicants of their decision?

UPenn sends an email informing you that your decision letter is ready, then you’ll log in to the applicant portal to view the official decision letter.

Takeaways

• UPenn releases decisions in mid-December for ED applicants, and late March for RD applicants.
• Waitlisted decisions are released on a rolling basis from May to the end of June.
• Transfer decisions are released in mid-May.
• ED applicants receive an admit, defer, or deny decision. Meanwhile, RD applicants receive an admit, waitlist, or deny.
• Need help strengthening your profile? Work with a college admissions consultant to increase your chances of being admitted.