The UC San Diego (UCSD) waitlist decisions for first-year applicants who opted into the waitlist are typically released in mid to late summer. Applicants must opt in to the waitlist by April 15. While the exact timing can vary each year, previous reports and discussions indicate that waitlist admits have sometimes been released as early as mid-May, with multiple rounds of admissions occurring throughout May and June. For example, in 2024, some waitlist admissions were posted on May 17, May 24, May 31, and into June. However, there is no strict set date and release depends on space availability after other admitted students confirm enrollment. In summary:
- Waitlist opt-in deadline: April 15
- Waitlist admit releases: Mid to late May through June (varies year to year)
- Final decisions from the waitlist typically come out in summer
This means if you are on the UCSD waitlist for 2025, you can expect potential offers from mid-May through the summer, but no specific guaranteed date is set in advance.
