Early Admission Plan Changes for the Class of 2031
Most schools have completed their updates for the 2026-27 admission cycle (Class of 2031), and several of the changes we've observed are worth noting.
Over 30 schools have modified early admission options available to applicants this fall. Notable changes include Syracuse University (new EA), Washington University in St. Louis (new EA), University of Southern California (expanded ED), University of Florida (new ED), and Union College (EA removed). If you're considering early admission, be sure to check out our list as it may impact how you decide to apply this fall. Note to our subscribers: the data has already been incorporated into the product, simply run College Kickstart to see how it impacts your plan.
Class of 2031 Admission Plan Changes
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| Institution | EA1 | EA2 | REA | ED1 | ED2 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred University | ED added | |||||
| Bennington College | ED2 removed | |||||
| Chapman University | ED2 added | |||||
| Connecticut College | EA added | |||||
| Dickinson College | EA added | |||||
| Elon University | ED2 added | |||||
| Florida State University | ED added | |||||
| Gordon College | ED added | |||||
| Hampden-Sydney College | ED2 added | |||||
| Hawaii Pacific University | EA2 removed, ED added | |||||
| Hendrix College | EA2 removed | |||||
| Lawrence University | EA2 removed, ED2 added | |||||
| Lewis & Clark College | ED2 added | |||||
| Muhlenberg College | ED2 removed | |||||
| Occidental College | EA added | |||||
| Pace University | EA2 removed | |||||
| Pepperdine University | ED2 added | |||||
| Quinnipiac University | ED2 added | |||||
| Saint Mary’s College | EA added | |||||
| Seattle University | ED added | |||||
| Stetson University | ED2 added | |||||
| Syracuse University | EA added | |||||
| Transylvania University | ED added | |||||
| Union College | EA removed | |||||
| University of Florida | ED added | |||||
| University of San Diego | ED2 added | |||||
| University of Southern California | ED added | |||||
| University of Tulsa | ED removed | |||||
| Washington University in St. Louis | EA added | |||||
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | ED added | |||||
| Whitman College | EA added |