Starting with the Fall 2027 entry cycle (the incoming Class of 2031), first-year applicants to Connecticut College now have the option to apply Early Action. Unlike Early Decision, Early Action is a non-binding application round. An Early Action application enables you to get your decision from Conn by mid-December without needing to make a commitment or an enrollment decision right away.
We know that waiting for decisions to come back from colleges can be stressful for students in their senior year, which is why we are offering students the opportunity to get an answer from Conn earlier! By applying Early Action, you can head into the holiday season with some solid college information (and maybe even an offer!) in hand.
| Application Type | Common Application Deadline | Financial Aid Deadline | Notification Date | Enrollment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action (EA) | November 1 | November 1 | mid-December | May 1 |
The difference between Early Decision and Early Action
When you apply Early Decision (ED), you are making a commitment to enroll at Conn when you apply. It’s like saying, “Hey, Connecticut College! You’re my top choice! If you admit me, I’m definitely going to be a Camel!” There are two rounds of Early Decision at Connecticut College, Early Decision I (ED I) and Early Decision II (ED II). Both rounds of Early Decision are binding and indicate the same level of commitment to the College, but they have different deadlines and notification dates.
An Early Action (EA) application is just like a Regular Decision application, but earlier! Applying Early Action provides you the benefit of getting a college decision by mid-December, but does not require you to make any commitment to Connecticut College up front. Applicants who are admitted in the EA round will get a decision before winter break, and have until May 1 to decide if they would like to enroll at Connecticut College.