When Do Carnegie Mellon Decisions Come Out? Class of 2031 Notification Dates

Carnegie Mellon’s Early Decision (ED) results come out by December 15, while Regular Decision (RD) results are released by April 1. Transfers are notified by May 17, and waitlist results are released on a rolling basis.

If you’re waiting for Carnegie Mellon to release decisions, this guide tells you the notification dates, the outcomes you can receive, and your next steps.

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

When Does Carnegie Mellon Release Decisions?

Carnegie Mellon releases admissions decisions twice a year for first-year applicants, corresponding to its application routes:

Source: Carnegie Mellon Undergraduate Admission

For the Class of 2030, Carnegie Mellon started releasing ED results on December 4, 2025 at around 4:30 pm PST, continuing until December 15. Meanwhile, it started releasing RD decisions on around March 14, 2027, continuing until April 1.

Carnegie Mellon University notifies undergraduate applicants through the Where Am I in the Process? Application Portal. Email notifications or social media announcements also alert students that updates are ready inside the portal.

When do Carnegie Mellon Early Decision decisions come out?

Carnegie Mellon ED decisions come out by December 15, and admitted applicants need to submit their deposit by February 1. ED isn’t open for applicants to the School of Drama, BXA Design programs or the School of Music.

There are three possible outcomes for ED applicants:

• An admit means you’ll have to withdraw your applications to other schools and commit to Carnegie Mellon.
• A defer means your application will get a second review in the RD pool.
• A deny means your application has been closed for the cycle, so you also can’t reapply through RD of that same cycle.

When do Carnegie Mellon Regular Decision results come out?

Carnegie Mellon’s RD decisions come out by April 1 regardless of the program, but College of Fine Arts applicants are recommended to submit earlier since they also need to secure auditions or portfolio review appointments.

There are three possible outcomes:

• An admit means you have until May 1 to compare offers and decide whether to enroll.
• A waitlist means you can opt in for consideration and still have a chance to be admitted in case spots open up after May 1.
• A deny means your application is closed for the cycle.

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When Do Carnegie Mellon Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Carnegie Mellon waitlist decisions come out on a rolling basis from early May throughout summer. Waitlisted applicants have from March 30 to April 24 to submit the Waiting List Reply Form in the applicant portal to stay in consideration. If admitted, you have 72 hours to submit your enrollment deposit.

When Do Carnegie Mellon Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Carnegie Mellon transfer decisions come out by May 17. University housing isn’t guaranteed for transfer applicants, so it’s best to also look for options before you apply.

Carnegie Mellon accepts transfers only for the fall semester.

What to Do After Receiving Your Carnegie Mellon Decision

Your next steps depends on what result you receive from Carnegie Mellon:

If you’re admitted off of Carnegie Mellon’s waitlist, you’ll have to submit your enrollment deposit within 72 hours of being notified. This means you’ll have to forfeit the non-refundable deposit you made at your backup school. But since waitlist movement is always unpredictable, it’s best to still commit to your backup school.

If you received a deny but still want to obtain your bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon, you can transfer in the next admissions cycle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What time of day do Carnegie Mellon decisions come out?

Exact release times tend to be unpredictable since decision notifications can be released in multiple waves rather than all at once.

2. When does Carnegie Mellon release ED results?

Carnegie Mellon releases ED results by December 15. For the Class of 2030, ED decisions were released starting December 4, 2025, continuing until December 15.

3. When does Carnegie Mellon release Regular Decision results?

Carnegie Mellon releases RD results by April 1. For the Class of 2030, the wave of decisions started on March 14, continuing until April 1.

4. Can I appeal if Carnegie Mellon rejects my application?

No, you can’t appeal a deny decision from Carnegie Mellon.

5. How does Carnegie Mellon notify applicants of their decision?

Carnegie Mellon notifies applicants of their decision by sending an email informing them that their decision letter is ready or posting on their social media accounts. Applicants log in to the Where Am I in the Process? Applicant Status Portal to view the official decision letter.

Takeaways

• Carnegie Mellon ED results are released by December 15, and by April 1 for RD applicants.
• Waitlisted decisions are released on a rolling basis from May throughout the summer.
• Transfer decisions come out by May 17.
• 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.