Not sure where to put this…but whoa.
Michigan to offer ED this Fall @knowstuff @sushiritto:
Early Decision
- Application Deadline: Nov. 1
- Financial Aid Deadline: Nov. 15
- Decision Date: By the end of December
- Commitment Date: By mid-January
New for fall 2026 first-year applicants, Early Decision (ED) is a binding plan. Students who participate in the Early Decision plan will apply by Nov. 1 and can expect a decision notification by the end of December. The introduction of this new plan allows highly qualified students, who know that the University of Michigan is their top choice institution, to affirm their commitment to the university earlier in the annual application cycle.
https://admissions.umich.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/first-year-application-plans