Available only to first-year students who decide that Grinnell is clearly their first choice, Early Decision I or II is a commitment to enroll, and those accepted must withdraw applications from other colleges. Candidates who are not accepted under the Early Decision I or II program will be withdrawn from the application process. Students selecting Early Decision I must submit all application materials by Nov. 20 and will be notified of an admission decision by Dec. 20; admitted students will have until Jan. 20 to submit the required tuition and housing deposit. Students selecting Early Decision II must submit all application materials by Jan. 1 and will be notified of an admission decision by Feb. 1; admitted students will have until Feb. 15 to submit the required tuition and housing deposit. If you plan to apply for financial aid and all the required financial aid information is made available to the Office of Financial Aid by Dec. 1, an estimated financial aid decision will arrive with the notice of admission. Early Admission candidates are not eligible to apply under the Early Decision options.