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University of Chicago application deadlines 2026–27

Illinois · For fall 2027 entry

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In short

UChicago's next deadline is Early Decision II on . UChicago offers Early Decision I, Early Action, and Early Decision II. Early Decision is binding.

Deadlines

Early Decision I deadline

Passed
Decision: mid-December

Early Action deadline

Passed
Decision: mid-December

Early Decision II deadline

60 days left
Decision: mid-February

Regular Decision deadline

60 days left
Decision: late March

The year at a glance

Compare with similar colleges

CollegeEarly planRegular decision
University of Chicago ED I, EA, ED II
Northwestern University ED
Duke University ED
Massachusetts Institute of Technology EA
University of Notre Dame REA

Questions about UChicago

Does UChicago have early decision?

Yes. Early Decision I: apply by November 2, 2026. Early Decision II: apply by January 4, 2027. Early Decision is binding: if you are admitted, you enroll.

Does UChicago have early action?

Yes. Early Action: apply by November 2, 2026.

When is the UChicago regular decision deadline?

January 4, 2027, for fall 2027 entry.

When does UChicago release decisions?

Early Decision I: mid-December. Early Action: mid-December. Early Decision II: mid-February. Regular Decision: late March.

Sources

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