2027 entering class

Cycle calendar

Official dates only, each linked to the page it came from. Secondary deadlines are per school and live on each school profile.

January 2026

2026-01-01/2026-12-31

FAP

2026 Fee Assistance Program award period (approved Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026)

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February 2026

Feb 24, 2026

PREview

Registration opens for all 2026 testing windows

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March 2026

Mar 19, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Mar 31, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

April 2026

April	AMCAS	2027 AMCAS resources available Slide 'Date \| Event' table; year from cycle context.	source
2026-04-15/2026-04-16	PREview	2026 testing window 1: test dates 2026-04-15 & 2026-04-16; registration closes 2026-04-01 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-05-19 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Apr 30, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

May 2026

May 1, 2026	TMDSAS	TMDSAS application becomes available (8 a.m. CST) Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
May 4, 2026	AACOMAS	AACOMAS 2026-2027 application opens for submissions; colleges begin receiving applications	source
May 5, 2026	AMCAS	2027 AMCAS application opens	source
2026-05-05/2026-05-06	PREview	2026 testing window 2: test dates 2026-05-05 & 2026-05-06; registration closes 2026-04-21 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-06-09 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
May 14, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
May 15, 2026	TMDSAS	TMDSAS application submission opens (8 a.m. CST) Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
2026-05-27/2027-03-01	Casper	Per-school score distribution deadlines (earliest Drexel May 27, 2026; latest Touro COM NY/MT Mar 1, 2027) - see sjt_requirements.json casper list	source
May 28, 2026	AMCAS	AMCAS application submission begins	source
May 28, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
May 28, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

June 2026

2026-06-03/2026-06-04	PREview	2026 testing window 3: test dates 2026-06-03 & 2026-06-04; registration closes 2026-05-20 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-07-07 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Jun 9, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jun 9, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
2026-06-24/2026-06-25	PREview	2026 testing window 4: test dates 2026-06-24 & 2026-06-25; registration closes 2026-06-10 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-07-28 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Jun 25, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jun 25, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jun 26, 2026	AMCAS	Initial transmission of application data to medical schools	source

July 2026

Jul 7, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jul 7, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jul 19, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (12:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jul 19, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (3:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
2026-07-22/2026-07-23	PREview	2026 testing window 5: test dates 2026-07-22 & 2026-07-23; registration closes 2026-07-08 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-08-25 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Jul 30, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jul 30, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

August 2026

Aug 1, 2026	TMDSAS	Submission deadline: TTUHSC SOM AAMC Early Decision, UNTHSC TCOM Early Decision, UTRGV SOM Early Decision, TAMU COM Engineering to Medicine (E2M) Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Aug 3, 2026	AMCAS	Early Decision Program deadline (all materials received) Also on the AAMC slide deck as 'Aug. 3 Early Decision Program deadline'.	source
Aug 11, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Aug 11, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
2026-08-12/2026-08-13	PREview	2026 testing window 6: test dates 2026-08-12 & 2026-08-13; registration closes 2026-07-29 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-09-15 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Aug 15, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-09-15	source
Aug 15, 2026	TMDSAS	All supporting documents for Early Decision Program applicants must be received Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Aug 21, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-09-22	source
Aug 22, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-09-22	source
Aug 25, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Aug 25, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

September 2026

Sep 1, 2026	TMDSAS	Submission deadline: TAMU COM PMF, A2M, C2M, MA2M, RUP2M early admission programs Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
9/1/26-10/9/26	AACOMAS	1st Academic Update (coursework) period	source
Sep 3, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-10-06	source
Sep 4, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-10-06	source
Sep 11, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-10-13	source
Sep 12, 2026	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2026); scores released 2026-10-13	source
Sep 15, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Sep 15, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
2026-09-16/2026-09-17	PREview	2026 testing window 7: test dates 2026-09-16 & 2026-09-17; registration closes 2026-09-02 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-10-15 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Sep 27, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (3:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

October 2026

Oct 1, 2026	TMDSAS	Submission deadline for medical (and dental) applications, 11:59 p.m. CST; no extensions; payment required to submit Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Oct 1, 2026	TMDSAS	Early Decision Program decisions announced Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Oct. 5-19	MCAT	Complete first five tabs of the MCAT Registration System ahead of registration opening (2027 testing year)	source
2026-10-14/2026-10-15	PREview	2026 testing window 8: test dates 2026-10-14 & 2026-10-15; registration closes 2026-09-30 11:59 p.m. ET; scores released 2026-11-13 2026 PREview testing year = 2027 application year. Dates subject to change per AAMC.	source
Oct 15, 2026	TMDSAS	Medical schools begin extending offers of acceptance Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Oct 15, 2026	TMDSAS	Letters of evaluation should be uploaded or post-marked Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'. Letters accepted later at schools' discretion.	source
Oct 20, 2026	MCAT	2027 registration opens - Group A test centers (CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV), noon ET	source
Oct 20, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Oct 21, 2026	MCAT	2027 registration opens - Group B test centers (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NM, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY), noon ET	source
Oct 22, 2026	MCAT	2027 registration opens - Group C (international + Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands), noon ET	source
Oct 27, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CDT) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source

November 2026

Nov 12, 2026

Casper

Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CST)

Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).

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December 2026

Dec 3, 2026	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CST) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
12/14/26-2/12/27	AACOMAS	2nd Academic Update period	source

January 2027

January through September	MCAT	2027 testing year	source
Jan 5, 2027	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (5:00 PM CST) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Jan 15, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-02-16	source
Jan 16, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-02-16	source
Jan 21, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-02-23	source
Jan 29, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-03-02	source
Jan 29, 2027	TMDSAS	Deadline to rank school preferences for the TMDSAS match (5 p.m. CST) Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Jan 30, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-03-02 Offered only at select U.S. testing centers (see AAMC page for cities).	source

February 2027

Feb 9, 2027	Casper	Casper test session - US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle (7:00 PM CST) Times displayed in the browser's local zone (Central).	source
Feb 12, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-03-16	source
Feb 12, 2027	TMDSAS	Match results announced; rolling admissions begins Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
Feb 19, 2027	CYMS	'Plan to Enroll' becomes available in the Choose Your Medical School tool for applicants holding one or more acceptances Page gives month/day only; year inferred from the 2027 AMCAS cycle. *If a date falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day applies. Until April 30 applicants may hold other acceptances, remain on alternate lists and continue interviewing; schools see only aggregate counts until April 30.	source

March 2027

Mar 6, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-04-06	source
3/15/27-6/11/27	AACOMAS	3rd Academic Update period	source
Mar 19, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-04-20	source

April 2027

Apr 9, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-05-11	source
Apr 10, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-05-11	source
Apr 15, 2027	CYMS	Narrow acceptances to no more than three schools/programs and withdraw from all others (AAMC traffic rule 9.2) Year inferred from cycle; protocols page states no year. The CYMS tool page itself contains no April 15 text.	source
Apr 16, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-05-18	source
Apr 17, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-05-18	source
Apr 30, 2027	CYMS	Choose the one school/program you plan to matriculate to; withdraw from others (AAMC traffic rule 9.3). In the CYMS tool, 'Commit to Enroll' becomes available alongside 'Plan to Enroll' Year inferred from cycle. From April 30 schools can see which accepted applicants selected Plan/Commit to Enroll at their school. Selecting Commit to Enroll does not withdraw other applications - applicants must notify each school directly.	source
Apr 30, 2027	AACOMAS	Last day for AACOMAS application submissions to be completed (cycle ends)	source
Apr 30, 2027	TMDSAS	Medical applicants with multiple offers must choose one program and withdraw from others Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source

May 2027

May 1, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-02	source
May 7, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-08	source
May 8, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-08	source
May 13, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-15	source
May 14, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-15 Offered only at select U.S. testing centers (see AAMC page for cities).	source
May 15, 2027	TMDSAS	Medical schools can no longer make offers to Texas applicants holding another seat Year inferred: page lists month/day under 'Entry Year 2027'.	source
May 21, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-23	source
May 29, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-06-29	source

June 2027

Jun 11, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-07-13	source
Jun 12, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-07-13	source
Jun 25, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-07-27	source
Jun 26, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-07-27	source

July 2027

Jul 9, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-08-10 Offered only at select U.S. testing centers (see AAMC page for cities).	source
Jul 10, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-08-10 30-day deadline printed as 'June 110' on the AAMC page (typo); left null.	source
Jul 23, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-08-24	source
Jul 30, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-08-31	source

August 2027

Aug 14, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-09-14	source
Aug 20, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-09-21	source
Aug 21, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-09-21	source
Aug 28, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-09-28 Offered only at select U.S. testing centers (see AAMC page for cities).	source

September 2027

Sep 2, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-10-05	source
Sep 3, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-10-05	source
Sep 10, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-10-12	source
Sep 11, 2027	MCAT	MCAT test date (testing year 2027); scores released 2027-10-12	source

December 2027

Dec 31, 2027

FAP

2026 award benefits expire

Benefits start on approval date and expire Dec. 31 of the following year; AMCAS waiver applies to applications submitted by Dec. 31, 2027.

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Undated

After January 1	AMCAS	Criminal background check procured - accepted regular applicants	source
after 2027-04-30	CYMS	Acceptances received after April 30: notify other schools promptly, by the deadline each school sets (traffic rule 10)	source
After May 15	AMCAS	Criminal background check procured - alternate list (by school's request only)	source
at matriculation	CYMS	Matriculation: withdraw all other acceptances (traffic rule 11)	source
five business days before registration opening	MCAT	Fee Assistance Program materials must be submitted at least five business days before registration opening to use FAP for MCAT registration	source
	PREview	2027 PREview testing windows Not published on the AAMC page as of retrieval (only the 2026 calendar is listed).	source
	FAP	2026 application open/close dates Not stated on the main page, benefits page, eligibility page or FAQs; main page only shows processing status ('as of October 13' processing applications submitted Oct. 8).	source
rule	MCAT	Calendar rules: standard start 8:00 a.m.; scores released by 5:00 p.m. ET on release date; scheduling deadlines 11:59 p.m. local test-center time; 10-day deadline is the last day to schedule, reschedule or cancel	source
rule	Casper	Register at least three days before the preferred test date; accommodation forms due four weeks before the scheduled test	source
Sept.-Dec. 2026 (range; per-school dates in amcas_school_deadlines)	AMCAS	Regular MD application deadlines (set by each school) Applications must be submitted (not processed) by 11:59 p.m. ET on the school's deadline; transcripts must be received within 14 calendar days of the application deadline. Table range observed: 1-Jul-26 through 1-Mar-27.	source
upon acceptance	AMCAS	Criminal background check procured - accepted Early Decision applicants	source
varies (see Choose DO Explorer)	AACOMAS	College-specific deadlines Application cycle runs May to the following June; deadlines set per college.	source

Fees

Service	Item	Amount	Notes
AMCAS	2027 AMCAS processing fee (includes one medical school designation)	$180	Online credit card or Fee Assistance Program award only; tax applied where applicable. source
AMCAS	Each additional medical school designation	$48	source
AMCAS	Fee Assistance Program waiver: all AMCAS fees for one application with up to 20 designations (stated value)	$1,092	Not retroactive; additional fees charged beyond 20 designations; unused designations do not carry over. source
MCAT	Standard registration fee (all 2027 testing dates)	$360	FAP benefits page says the regular fee is $355 ('from $355 to $145') - conflict recorded; the 2027 fee page is treated as authoritative for 2027. source
MCAT	Fee Assistance Program registration fee	$145	source
MCAT	International fee (testing outside the US, Canada or US territories; added to registration; non-refundable)	$130	source
MCAT	Reschedule fee, 60 or more days before exam (standard / FAP)	$55	FAP: $25 source
MCAT	Reschedule fee, 30-59 days before exam (standard / FAP)	$110	FAP: $45 source
MCAT	Reschedule fee, 10-29 days before exam (standard / FAP)	$210	FAP: $85 source
MCAT	Cancellation refund, 60 or more days before exam (standard / FAP)	$180	FAP: $75 refund source
MCAT	Cancellation refund, 30-59 days before exam (standard / FAP)	$180	FAP: $75 refund source
MCAT	Cancellation refund, 10-29 days before exam	$0	No refund; 10 days prior is the last day to schedule/reschedule/cancel. source
PREview	Registration fee	$105	FAP benefits page describes the first-exam waiver as a '$100 value' - conflict recorded. source
PREview	Fee Assistance Program: first registration	$0	Subsequent registrations 50% discount (2026 testing year). source
FAP	Fee Assistance Program application fee	$0	No fee stated; program provides benefits. Lifetime maximum of five awards (FAQs). source
FAP	MSAR 2-year subscription benefit (stated value)	$41	source
FAP	ERAS benefit: 60% discount on up to 50 applications (stated value)	$558	Residency-stage benefit listed on the same page. source
AACOMAS	2026-2027 AACOMAS application fee (includes one designated college)	$198	source
AACOMAS	Each additional college designation	$60	source
AACOMAS	Fee waiver value (limited number; covers initial fee only; must be used within 14 days)	$198	Low-income threshold = 200% of HHS poverty guidelines based on 2025 Form 1040 AGI (family size 1: $31,920 ... 8: $111,440; +$11,360 each additional). source
TMDSAS	Entry Year 2027 application fee (flat; all schools)	$235	Payable by credit card only at submission; not refundable under any circumstances. source
Casper	Casper test-taking fee, US Medicine (CSP-10111), 2026-2027 cycle - includes Duet and distribution to 9 schools of your choice	$85	All fees final, non-refundable, valid only for the current admissions cycle. Displayed after selecting United States / 2026-2027 / Allopathic + Osteopathic Medicine on the Acuity app. source
Casper	Each additional school distribution (beyond the 9 included)	$20	source
Casper	Rescheduling fee (rescheduling within 30 days before, or any time after, the confirmed test date/time)	$0	Amount not stated on the dates & fees page. source

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