The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will keep binding early-decision admissions in place despite a University Senate resolution urging it to pause the practice pending broader consultation with faculty and students. The Senate resolution passed April 30 by a wide margin, arguing that early decision disadvantages students who do not yet know their financial aid packages and can lock applicants into commitments. University officials defended the process, stating that students typically receive their financial aid package within a week of the admissions decision and citing a mechanism to exit the commitment for financial reasons. The dispute spotlights how admissions policy choices intersect with net-price transparency and equitable access. The case is a useful read for other research universities balancing selectivity strategies, institutional mission, and the legal-administrative structure of early commitment programs.