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

Emory’s Early Decision I (ED I) applicants are notified by December 15, Early Decision II (ED II) applicants by February 15, and Regular Decision (RD) applicants by April 1. Waitlisted and transfer students are notified on different dates.

Being aware of when Emory releases decisions makes it easier to plan your next steps. In this blog, we’ll break down the decision dates for the Class of 3031, the possible outcomes you’ll receive, and what to do for each.

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

When Does Emory Release Decisions?

Emory releases admissions decisions three times a year for first-year applicants:

Source: Emory Undergraduate Admission

The exact dates shift every year. For the Class of 2030, Emory released ED I decisions last December 10, 2025. ED II decisions were released on February 4, 2026, and Emory released RD decisions last March 25, 2026.

Emory announces on their blog when decisions will be made available on the Emory applicant portal. The school also sends out email notifications, telling applicants to log in and check their decision.

When do Emory Early Decision decisions come out?

Emory releases ED I results by December 15 and ED II results by February 15. The deposit deadlines are January 15 for ED I and March 1 for ED II.

You can receive three possible results:

• An admit means you’re officially in Emory’s incoming class. If you were admitted to both Emory and Oxford, choose where you want to attend by submitting your deposit to that school.
• For ED I applicants, a defer means your application will get a second review in the RD pool. For ED II applicants, a waitlist means you might get an offer if spots open up after May 1.
• A deny means your application has been closed for the cycle. ED I applicants who were denied can’t reapply in ED II or RD of the same cycle.

When do Emory Regular Decision results come out?

Emory releases RD results by April 1, and admitted students have until May 1 to make a decision.

You’ll receive one of three possible outcomes:

• An admit means Emory wants you in its incoming class, but you’ll have until May 1 to respond. If you were accepted to both campuses under RD, choose the school by paying your enrollment deposit to them.
• A waitlist means you may still receive an offer after May 1, depending on how many admitted students don’t take their spot.
• A deny means your application is closed for the cycle.

Haven’t applied yet? See every Emory application deadline

Before you get worried about when Emory releases decisions, you’ll need to hit their deadlines first. Check out our blog on Emory’s application deadlines to see the important dates you need to know.

When Do Emory Waitlist Decisions Come Out?

Emory typically begins releasing waitlist decisions in mid-to-late May and can extend through June. If you’re offered a spot on the waitlist, accept it as soon as possible, but also commit elsewhere by May 1.

The school provides detailed waitlist updates on their blog.

When Do Emory Transfer Decisions Come Out?

Emory transfer decisions come out by early May, with the deadline being March 15.

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

What to Do After Receiving Your Emory Decision

The decision you receive from Emory affects your next steps:

If you accepted the waitlist spot and were eventually admitted, you can still withdraw from the school where you originally committed to. You’ll have to forfeit the non-refundable deposit, but since Emory’s waitlist is unpredictable, it’s still safer to commit to another school by May 1. Check their waitlist updates on the official blog to have an idea whether they’ll admit many or few from the waitlist.

If you’re denied but still want to obtain your bachelor’s degree from Emory, you can reapply as a transfer student in the next admissions cycle.

Waiting on Emory’s Decision? Get Expert Guidance

The time between passing your application and waiting on the decision doesn’t have to be dead time. There’s always something you can do to strengthen your profile.

If you’re still building your application, the Standard College Counseling program pairs you with an advisor who guides you throughout the whole process, whether you’re working on summer program applications or already refining your activity list.

Meanwhile, you can choose the Ad Hoc Consulting option 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Emory decisions are typically released around 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

2. When does Emory release ED results?

Emory releases ED I results by December 15, and ED II results by February 15. For the Class of 2030, decisions were made available on December 10, 2025 and February 4, 2027, respectively.

3. When does Emory release Regular Decision results?

Emory releases RD results by April 1. For the Class of 2030, the exact date was March 25.

4. Can I appeal if Emory rejects my application?

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

5. How does Emory notify applicants of their decision?

Emory 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. You can also check Emory’s official blog for updates.

Takeaways

• Emory releases decisions by December 15 for ED I applicants, by February 15 for ED II, and by April 1 for RD applicants.
• Waitlisted decisions are released on a rolling basis from May to the end of June.
• Transfer decisions are released by early May.
• Whether you’re still working on your application or need help writing a letter of continued interest, working with a college admissions consultant can help increase your chances of being admitted.