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Plans and Deadlines

Choosing the right application plan is an important step in your Emory journey. Whether Early Decision or Regular Decision, this page outlines key dates and requirements—helping you select the option that best fits your goals. Emory has no preference; choose the plan that works for you.

Fall 2026 Enrollment Deadlines

Fall 2026 Enrollment Deadlines
Application PlanApplication DeadlineFinancial Aid DeadlineDecision Notification
Early Decision INovember 1, 2025

CSS Profile, IDOC and FAFSA: December 3, 2025

By December 15, 2025
Emory University Scholar ProgramsNovember 15, 2025

Based on selected decision plan

By March 1, 2026
Early Decision IIJanuary 1, 2026CSS Profile, IDOC and FAFSA: January 7, 2026By February 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJanuary 1, 2026CSS Profile, IDOC and FAFSA: January 7, 2026By April 1, 2026
Fall TransferMarch 15, 2026March 18, 2026By Early May, 2026

Early Decision

Early Decision

If Emory is your first-choice school, apply through one of two Early Decision (ED) plans—to Emory, Oxford, or both. You may also apply ED to one and Regular Decision to the other. Both ED plans are binding:if we make the education affordable, you must pay your admission deposit and enroll.

Regular Decision

Regular Decision

Applying Regular Decision allows you more time to make your college choice and is the traditional, nonbinding application. Applicants can apply to Emory College, Oxford College, or to both schools with one application. The majority of our applicants apply Regular Decision.

Oxford Launch: London

Oxford Launch: London

Oxford Launch: London is a selective program for first-year students to start their Oxford College journey abroad. Fifty students will study with Oxford faculty in the UK while taking courses and immersing themselves in London life.

Additional Programs to Consider

Here are additional programs and deadlines to consider as you apply to Emory University.

Emory Scholars Program

Emory’s merit-based Scholars Program provides financial awards, academic enrichment, and a vibrant community. To be considered, submit your Common Application by November 15 and choose Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision.

QuestBridge

QuestBridge partners with top universities to support high-achieving, low-income students. If you apply to Emory through QuestBridge, complete the National College Match application and rank Emory as one of your top-choice schools.