UChicago’s Early Action (EA) decisions typically come out in mid‑December, and for the current 2025–26 cycle they are expected on Friday, December 19, 2025 in the afternoon, based on published notification calendars and last year’s pattern. Exact times can vary a bit year to year, so applicants are usually told to watch their portal and email closely around that date.

Usual release window

  • The University of Chicago generally releases EA decisions in the middle of December rather than early in the month.
  • Decisions tend to drop after many other schools’ early rounds, often in the third week of December.

Recent and expected dates

  • For the 2024 cycle, EA (and ED I) decisions were released on Friday, December 20, 2024.
  • For the 2025–26 cycle, several compiled notification lists show EA and ED I scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025 in the afternoon.

How the exact date is announced

  • UChicago may confirm the decision date a few days ahead through email, portal notices, or social media (including admissions Instagram).
  • Applicants on forums often track an A2C or similar decision calendar , which is updated once people start receiving official notices.

What to do as you wait

  • Check your UChicago applicant portal and email regularly in early–mid December, especially the week containing December 19.
  • Keep an eye on reputable college counseling sites and official UChicago channels rather than relying only on forum rumors.

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