I've applied regular decision to Santa Clara University. Does anyone know when they usually send out their acceptance notifications? Also, any insight into how long it might take to hear back would be awesome!
Santa Clara University typically releases its Regular Decision admission decisions by the first week of April. The exact date can vary from year to year but it's generally in the last week. Accepted students will generally receive a notification via email first, along with instructions on where to find the decision (like through the applicant's online portal). Over the next week or so, admitted students will receive the physical acceptance letter in the mail, which often includes further information about acceptance packets or admitted student events.
Just remember that these dates can vary slightly from year to year and some students may receive decisions a few days before or after others. This doesn't indicate anything about your admission status, so try not to worry if you see others receiving decisions before you do!
Once notified, students usually have until May 1st (the National College Decision Day) to decide whether to accept the admission offer. Be sure to look out for any follow-up messages or information packets from the university for important next steps and deadlines.
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