Boston College Early Decision (ED) Release Dates Boston College releases Early Decision I (ED I) decisions by December 15 each year, with Early Decision II (ED II) following by February 15. For the Class of 2030 cycle (relevant as of January 2026), ED I notifications were due by December 15, 2025—meaning most applicants already received theirs, though some portals update later in the evening. ED II decisions arrive by February 15, 2026, giving students a binding option after the initial round.

Official Timeline Breakdown

Here's the standard schedule based on recent cycles:

  • ED I Application Deadline : November 1 → Decisions by December 15 (Admit, Defer, or Deny).
  • ED II Application Deadline : January 2 → Decisions by February 15.
  • Regular Decision : April 1.

Note : Exact release times vary (often 7 PM ET based on forum chatter), and schools notify via email or portal—no universal "drop" hour.

Forum Buzz and Real Applicant Experiences

College admissions forums like Reddit light up around these dates with speculation:

  • Users reported ED I emails hinting at "this week" releases, with guesses like December 2 at 7 PM ET (though unconfirmed).

"I've come across some speculation suggesting that the release date for BC's ED1 might be tomorrow, December 2nd, at 7 PM Eastern Time. However, there haven't been any credible sources..."

Applicants often refresh portals obsessively, sharing relief or deferral stories—common for ED I if seats fill early.

What If You're Waiting Now?

As of January 5, 2026, ED I is past, so check your portal if no email arrived (deferrals roll to RD). ED II hopefuls: Mark February 15; replies due March 1. Trends show BC values strong fits—letters of continued interest help deferrals.

TL;DR : ED I out by Dec 15 (done for 2026 cycle); ED II by Feb 15. Monitor your BC portal and email.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.