The following timeline outlines key application milestones for prospective students applying to the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. Applicants should carefully review the dates associated with their intended matriculation year to ensure timely submission of all required materials.
While deadlines for the 2026 cycle are confirmed, some dates for the 2027 cycle are subject to change and will be updated as they become available.
| Matriculating year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application elements | 2026 | 2027 |
| Primary application deadline | Dec. 31, 2025 | TBD |
| Secondary application deadline | Jan. 31, 2026 | TBD |
| MCAT deadline | Sept. 13, 2025 | TBD |
| Final letters of recommendation due | Jan. 31, 2026 | TBD |
| Interviews | Jan.–March 2026 | Aug. 2026–Feb. 2027 |
| Decision notifications | Jan.–April 2026 | Oct. 2026–March 2027 |
| Plan to enroll | Feb. 19, 2026 | Feb. 19, 2027 |
| Narrow to three acceptances | April 15, 2026 | April 15, 2027 |
| Commit to enroll begins | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2027 |
| Commit to enroll deadline for ASU's medical school | July 6, 2026 | TBD |
| Orientation week begins | July 27, 2026 | TBD |