Please note—for WWAMI applicants, the Secondary Application isn’t complete until the residency step is completed. Deadlines depend on your state (see Residence Certification page for more info)
WA residents have additional deadlines—please see below.
If you’d like an MCAT score considered with your application, it should be completed no later than September 30 of year you’re applying.
Casper
All Casper test administrations are on Eastern time
MD Only
Non-WWAMI/Out-of-Region: Last available test date is 9/29/2022
WWAMI: Last available test date is 10/27/2022
Out-of-region applicants must release either a valid Casper test score or future test date to the UWSOM prior to submitting their AMCAS application. Applicants whose AMCAS application is received without this information will not be considered for admission.
The deadline for non-WWAMI/Out-of-Region applicants is before the WWAMI deadline due to the interview calendar and the additional review processes for these applicants.
WWAMI residents applying for both MD and MD/PhD must take Casper by 10/27/2022
WWAMI residents applying for both MD and MD/PhD must take Casper by 10/27/2022
WA Residency
Deadline for submitting WA Residence History Form (in UWSOM Application Portal)
No later than September 15 (by 11:59pm Pacific)
If you are asked to complete the WA Residence History Form after September 15, the deadline is 1 week (by 11:59pm Pacific) after receiving the email to complete the questionnaire.
WA Residents will not receive a Secondary until they complete the WA Residency History Form.
Deadline for submitting initial documentation in Residency Portal
If you are asked to submit residency paperwork prior to October 1, the deadline is 3 weeks (by 11:59pm Pacific) after receiving the email to submit paperwork.
If you are asked to submit residency paperwork after October 1, the deadline is 1 week (by 11:59pm Pacific) after receiving the email to submit paperwork.
If you are unable to meet these deadlines, you must contact Admissions prior to the deadline to request an extension.
The UW Residence Classification Office makes all residency decisions. The paperwork must be complete for them to make a review. For applicants who are requested to verify, explicit instructions will be provided. The UWSOM Admissions Office must receive the residency decision no later than December 1 (by 11:59pm Pacific) for your Secondary to be complete by the deadline. Applicants must be responsive to email and submit paperwork in a timely manner.