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

Amherst College Early Decision (ED) results come out in early to mid-December, and Regular Decision (RD) results are released in late March. Waitlist and transfer decisions are released on separate timelines.

If you’ve submitted your application to Amherst and are now waiting for your decision, this blog tells you the notification dates, the outcomes you can receive, and your next steps.

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

When Does Amherst Release Decisions?

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

Source: Amherst College

For the Class of 2030, the Amherst ED decision date was December 12, 2025. Meanwhile, RD was released on March 20, 2026.

Amherst sends applicants an email, prompting them to view their admission results directly inside their Application Status Portal.

When do Amherst Early Decision decisions come out?

Amherst ED decisions come out in early to mid-December. ED applicants can receive one of three outcomes:

• An admit means you’ll need to submit your enrollment deposit and withdraw applications to other schools.
• A defer means your application moves into the RD pool for reconsideration alongside RD applicants.
• A deny means your application is closed for this admissions cycle.

When do Amherst Regular Decision results come out?

Amherst’s RD decisions come out in late March. Applicants receive one of three outcomes:

• An admit means you’ve earned a spot in Amherst’s incoming class and have until May 1 to decide whether to enroll.
• A waitlist means you may receive an offer later if spots open up after May 1.
• A deny means your application is closed for this admissions cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every Amherst application deadline

You have to work on your application first before worrying about Amherst’s decision dates. Take a look at our blog on Amherst’s application deadlines to know the cutoff dates you have to hit first.

When Do Amherst Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Amherst waitlist decisions come out on a rolling basis from May through June. If fewer students than expected accept their offers, Amherst may extend waitlist offers into July. However, if the class fills as projected, very few or no students may be admitted from the waitlist.

When Do Amherst Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Amherst transfer decisions come out in mid-December for Spring Entry and mid-April for Fall Entry. Admitted transfers aren’t allowed to defer their enrollment.

What to Do After Receiving Your Amherst Decision

When Amherst decisions come out, here are the next steps you can take according to the result you get:

You can accept Amherst’s offer of admission after you were waitlisted. That means you’ll need to forfeit the non-refundable deposit you sent to a different school, but since waitlist movement is unpredictable, it’s best to commit to a backup school in the first place.

Waiting on Amherst’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

You can always strengthen your profile at any stage of the admissions process.

If you’re still building your Amherst application, AdmissionSight’s Standard College Counseling offers full-cycle support with a dedicated advisor. You can discuss the pros and cons of submitting test scores at a test-optional school, tips on getting strong recommendation letters, and advice on writing compelling essays.

But if you only need help with one part of your application, our Ad Hoc Consulting offers targeted sessions designed around your needs, whether it’s deciding between ED or RD or choosing which updates to include in your letter of continued interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Amherst College typically releases decisions at 6:21 pm, symbolizing the institution’s founding year of 1861.

2. When does Amherst release ED results?

Amherst releases ED results in early to mid-December.

3. When does Amherst release Regular Decision results?

Amherst releases RD results in late March.

4. Can I appeal if Amherst rejects my application?

No, you can’t appeal an admissions rejection from Amherst.

5. How does Amherst notify applicants of their decision?

All Amherst admissions decisions are posted in the applicant portal, and students receive email notifications when results are ready.

Takeaways

• Amherst College releases ED results in early to mid-December, and RD results in late March.
• Waitlisted decisions are released on a rolling basis from May throughout the summer.
• Transfer decisions are released in mid-December for Spring Entry and mid-April for Fall Entry. Admitted transfers aren’t allowed to defer their enrollment.
• If you still need help strengthening your profile or guidance after being waitlisted or deferred, working with a college admissions consultant can offer you support and clarity.