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 |