Application Information & Timelines
Application Information Dates
|
Application |
Open Date |
Earliest I can submit? |
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[Texas Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Programs]
|
First Week in May |
Check application site for specific date |
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[National Allopathic]
|
First Week in May |
Check application site for specific date |
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[National Osteopathic]
|
First Week in May |
Anytime (after Spring grades are posted) |
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[National Dental]
|
Mid-May
|
Check application site for specific date |
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[Optometry]
|
End of June
|
Anytime (after Spring grades are posted) |
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[Physician Assistant]
|
Last Thursday of April
|
Anytime (after Spring grades are posted) |
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[Physical Therapy]
|
Mid-June
|
Anytime (after Spring grades are posted) |
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[Occupational Therapy]
|
Mid-July
|
Anytime (after Spring grades are posted) |
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[Pharmacy]
|
Mid-July |
Anytime (after Spring grades are posted) |
TMDSAS Medical Application Timeline
Please note that while dates differ slightly each year, the chart below shows a visual timeline of the application process.
TMDSAS Dental Application Timeline
Please note that while dates differ slightly each year, the chart below shows a visual timeline of the application process.
Application Submission Recommendations
Although you may be tempted to rush through the application process, remember that the quality of the materials you submit will make a difference. We recommend you spend at least 3-weeks completing, revising, and proofing your application materials before submission to reduce the risk of errors and to ensure each section is well-written.
To reiterate, you do not need a test-score, official transcripts, or letters of evaluation to submit your primary application—those materials can be uploaded in the weeks following submission. Official transcripts should not be submitted to TMDSAS until you are notified to do so by TMDSAS.
Additionally, many of your application questions can be answered by closely reading and using each application instructional guide as you complete the sections. These guides discuss how your grades should be input and GPAs are calculated, how you organize your work/activities/experiences, how to submit your letters of evaluation, how to submit transcripts, etc. Click the hyperlinks for each application above to be redirected to the instructional guide.
Altus Suite Assessment Requirements:
Many medical and allied-health programs now require applicants to complete one or more of the Acuity Insights (formerly Altus Suite) assessments: Casper, Duet, and Snapshot.
Adoption of these new assessments is not universal but you may encounter at least one or more programs that require applicants to complete them this application cycle. Therefore, it is important that you familiarize yourself with each and double-check the programs you hope to apply to for their specific requirements.
More information about these assessments (and how to register) can be found on the Acuity Insights website.