When Do Boston College Decisions Come Out? Class of 2031 Notification Dates

Boston College decisions come out by December 15 for Early Decision I (ED I), by February 15 for Early Decision II (ED II), and by April 1 for Regular Decision (RD). Waitlisted and transfer applicants follow separate timelines that run through spring.

Knowing when to expect your result helps you plan the weeks in between. This guide covers every Boston College decision date for the 2026-2027 cycle, the possible outcomes for each round, and the steps to take once you hear back.

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

When Does Boston College Release Decisions?

Boston College sets a notification date for each first-year round:

Source: Boston College Office of Undergraduate Admission

Boston College publishes each date as a “by” date, so treat it as the latest day you could hear back. Check your email and application portal in the days before.

When do Boston College Early Decision decisions come out?

The Boston College ED release date is December 15, 2026 for ED I and February 15, 2027 for ED II. Three outcomes are possible in either round:

• An admit is binding. You must pay the Enrollment Confirmation Fee within 10 days of receiving the offer.
• A defer moves your application into the RD pool for another review, and you receive a final decision with RD applicants.
• A deny closes your application for the cycle.

When do Boston College Regular Decision results come out?

Boston College RD results come out by April 1, 2027. Three outcomes are possible in the regular round:

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

Haven’t applied yet? See every Boston College application deadline

Before you can wonder about your result, you need to submit on time. Our guide to the Boston College application deadline lists every ED, RD, transfer, and financial aid date.

When Do Boston College Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Boston College publishes no waitlist release date. Based on our experience working with students, waitlist offers begin in mid-May and continue on a rolling basis.

Your wait can last from a few weeks to the whole summer, depending on how many admitted students enroll. If a spot opens for you, expect a short window to respond.

When Do Boston College Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Boston College sets separate transfer decision dates for fall and spring entry:

Source: Boston College Transfer Applicants Instructions

Boston College notifies transfer applicants by email.

What to Do After Receiving Your Boston College Decision

Your next steps depend on which of the four outcomes you receive.

A waitlist offer can arrive after you have paid a deposit elsewhere. Accepting it usually means forfeiting that deposit, which schools typically treat as non-refundable, so weigh how much you want Boston College before you switch.

If Boston College denies you and it stays a goal, you can apply as a transfer student after enrolling at another college.

Waiting on Boston College’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

The time between submitting and hearing back is useful if you use it well, and the time before your deadline is more useful still. Students who are still building their applications can get the most from Standard College Counseling. An AdmissionSight advisor works with you on your school list, essays, and activity list, and keeps your deadlines on track through submission.

If Boston College has already deferred or waitlisted you, our Ad Hoc Consulting offers focused help on one task at a time. That could be a letter of continued interest, an update on new achievements, or a plan for your other offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time of day do Boston College decisions come out?

Boston College’s admission pages give only the latest notification date for each round, so a decision can arrive at any point up to that date. Check your email regularly, and contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission if your date passes without a result.

2. When does Boston College release Early Decision results?

Boston College notifies ED I applicants by December 15 and ED II applicants by February 15. These are the latest dates you could hear back, so a result can arrive sooner.

3. When does Boston College release Regular Decision results?

Boston College notifies RD applicants by April 1. Admitted students have until May 1 to confirm enrollment.

4. How does Boston College notify applicants of their decision?

Boston College notifies applicants through email and the applicant portal.

5. Can I appeal if Boston College rejects my application?

Treat a denial as final for the cycle. You can apply again the following year as a first-year applicant, or later as a transfer student after enrolling at another college.

Takeaways

• Boston College decisions come out by December 15 for ED I, by February 15 for ED II, and by April 1 for RD.
• Waitlist offers begin in mid-May and continue on a rolling basis.
• Transfer decisions come by May 20 for fall entry and by December 15 for spring entry.
• If you are still preparing your application or need help responding to a deferral or waitlist, working with a college admissions expert can help you make your strongest case.