How to Apply
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an application through AMCAS.
Applications are accepted June 1–November 1 for admission the following year. Early submission is strongly encouraged due to rolling review.
All applications must be verified by AMCAS before review by the Admissions Committee. Verified applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Selected applicants will be invited to complete a Supplemental Application.
Supplemental Application
A supplemental application and fee are required upon invitation:
$75 (West Virginia residents)
$100 (nonresidents)
Fee waivers are granted to applicants approved through the AAMC Fee Assistance Program.
Deadline for completion: December 15.
Requirements
A complete application consists of:
- Verified AMCAS application
- Supplemental Application
- MCAT score
- Letters of recommendation
- Prerequisite requirements
Only complete applications are considered for interview selection.
Important deadlines and a timeline for the admission cycle:
| Activity | 2025-26 Cycle for Class Entering 2026 | 2026-27 Cycle for Class Entering 2027 |
| Submit AMCAS application | June 1, 2025 – Nov. 1, 2025 | June 1, 2026 – Nov. 1, 2026 |
| Deadline for Letters of Recommendation | Dec. 15, 2025 | Dec. 15, 2026 |
| Supplemental Application Deadline | Dec. 15, 2025 | Dec. 15, 2026 |
| MCAT Deadline for last administration of exam to be considered for the cycle. | Last available test date of September 2025 | Last available test date of September 2026 |
| Interview season for applicants | September 2025 through February 2026 | Approximately Sept. 2026 – Feb. 2027 (may extend if needed) |
| Notification of Acceptance | Begins Oct. 15, 2025 | Begins Oct. 15, 2026 |
| Response to Offer of Acceptance Responses must be submitted in writing either by Email or regular mail. |
Response to offers made from Oct. 15, 2025, to April 30, 2026, must be received within 2 weeks of notification, and within 1 week after April 30, 2026 | Within 2 weeks (Oct. 15, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027); after Apr. 30, within 1 week |
| Accepted students should indicate “Plan to Enroll” via AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool. | Begins Feb. 19, 2026 | Begins Feb. 19, 2027 |
| Students with multiple offers of acceptance should narrow offers to no more than 3 medical schools | Begins April 15, 2026 | Begins April 15, 2027 |
| Students can use the “Commit to Enroll” option via AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool | Deadline April 30, 2026 | Begins April 30, 2027 Deadline April 30, 2027 (3 weeks before orientation) |
| Orientation Begins | July 27, 2026 through July 30, 2026 | July 2027 |
| Start Date of Classes | August 3, 2026 | TBD |