Important Notices & Dates
Important Dates
Oldest Accepted MCAT Test Date
The MCAT must have been written within the last five years prior to the application deadline. Scores from MCAT tests dated prior to October 1, 2021 are not valid for the 2026-2027 application cycle.
Application Open for Fall 2027 Admission
Application for Fall 2027 admission is expected to open on July 1, 2026.
All applicants should begin requesting that official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions ever attended, directly from the issuing institution, be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
Refer to the "Transcripts" section of Application Requirements for additional transcript information.
Last Accepted MCAT Test Date
The last MCAT testing date that we will accept for the 2026/2027 application cycle is August 28, 2026.
Refer to the "Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)" section of Application Requirements for additional MCAT information.
Upload Transcripts to UAlberta Launchpad
For applicants requiring an official transcript, we recommend requesting official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, that you are done attending, directly from the issuing institution. These transcripts should be sent to the Office of the Registrar at the beginning of September or earlier.
Questions related to transcript items should be relayed to the Office of the Registrar directly.
Transcripts postmarked (via email or mail) on or before the October 2nd Application Deadline will be accepted.
For applicants currently enrolled in post-secondary, the first week of September is the suggested time frame that updated transcripts showing 1st and 2nd term registration be uploaded to your UAlberta Launchpad. This unofficial transcript must be uploaded to the checklist item "Transcript with 1st and 2nd Term Registration". This item is not applicable to applicants who are not registered for classes during the 2026/2027 academic year.
Please note that official transcripts submitted with any “In Progress” grades are not considered “Final.” So, if you have a Transcript with 1st and 2nd Term Registration, your final, official transcript, associated with that institution, will not be checked off until you complete the academic year and send updated transcripts. However, applicants are encouraged to have their issuing institution send these transcripts as soon as they are available. 1st and 2nd term registration can be uploaded to your UAlberta Launchpad. This unofficial transcript must be uploaded to the checklist item "Transcript with 1st and 2nd Term Registration".
If your institution does not show 2nd term registration on transcripts at this time (ie. McMaster, University of Lethbridge etc) or if you are not yet able to register in 2nd term courses (ie. Harvard etc), please submit via your UAlberta Launchpad: a letter/timetable/screenshot/etc. indicating your 2nd term registration status. Please ensure you include your name, the name of the institution, the term, course numbers/names, and the number of credits for each course that you plan on registering for during the 2nd term if available. Should you upload a 1st and 2nd term unofficial transcript without the 2nd term registration status documentation, your transcript will be deemed insufficient and you will need to provide an updated submission on Launchpad.
Application Closes for Fall 2027 Admission, Transcript Deadline
The deadline to complete and submit your Application for Admission and required checklist items and forms is October 2, 2026 at 1:00:00PM MT. Failure to submit a complete Application for Admission will result in your application being closed.
Receipt** (meaning postmarked on or before October 2, 2026) of all official up-to-date transcripts (this does not include Final, Official Transcripts of institutions that you are currently attending) and 1st and 2nd term registration for those applicants currently enrolled in post-secondary, as well as all required supporting documentation. Please refer to your UAlberta Launchpad for document status and details on required supporting documents.
**If you have issued your transcripts accordingly, you should see that reflected in Launchpad in the coming weeks. It can take the Office of the Registrar 4-6 weeks to process transcripts, but as long as your transcripts are postmarked by October 2nd there is no need to worry for the October 2, 2026 deadline.
By the application deadline (October 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM MT), you must upload a complete unofficial transcript - this means a document downloaded from your institution’s student portal and uploaded by you to Launchpad. This transcript should include your full academic history and proof of registration for both the 1st and 2nd terms of the 2026/2027 year. An official transcript issued directly by your institution to the UofA's Office of the Registrar is an alternate option to fulfill the 1st and 2nd term registration checklist item.
Should applicants complete a Graduate Degree before the time of interview offers, they are eligible to be awarded additional points. If the Graduate Degree conferral date is not present on your official transcripts submitted for the application deadline, applicants must submit and official letter from their Departmental Chair/ Supervisor/ Faculty Associate Dean to MDAdmissions@ualberta.ca on or before February 1, 2027.
Refer to "Graduate Students" section of Application Requirements for additional information.
Interview Decisions
By mid February Interview Invitations and Regrets are sent via UAlberta Launchpad.
Interview Weekend
Dates to be announced.
Should applicants complete a Graduate Degree before the time of offers, they are eligible to be awarded additional points. If the Graduate Degree conferral date is not present on your official transcripts submitted for the application deadline, applicants must submit an official letter from their Departmental Chair/ Supervisor/ Faculty Associate Dean to MDAdmissions@ualberta.ca on or before April 15, 2027.
Refer to the "Graduate Students" section of Application Requirements for additional information.
Admission Decisions
Admission Decisions are posted in UAlberta Launchpad.
For those who were enrolled in post-secondary this academic year, May is the suggested time frame for requesting that complete current year official transcripts be mailed to the Office of the Registrar. If the degree conferral date is not present at this time, you may request them in early June. This is only applicable to those candidates who have been offered a seat or are placed on the waitlist.
English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Language Proficiency(ELP/SEP) Checklist Requirement
If applicable, applicants with an English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Language Proficiency(ELP/SEP) checklist requirement must fulfill this item by June 15, 2027.
The English Language Requirement is a general University of Alberta requirement and as such, is managed by the Office of the Registrar. Please contact the Office of the Registrar as they will be your best resource.
For further information please visit the Language Requirements webpage.
The status of this item on your Launchpad will not impact the submission of your application.
Final Transcripts and Proof of Degree Conferment
For candidates currently enrolled in post-secondary, June 15th is the deadline for official transcripts showing 1st and 2nd term grades as well as proof of degree conferment to be received and processed by the Office of the Registrar. For students expecting to confer their degree in Fall 2027, without a conferral date present on their transcript, a letter from your faculty must be emailed to MDAdmissions@ualberta.ca on or before June 15th. This letter must be on institution letterhead, and state both that the applicant will be completed all degree requirements by the MD Program start date, and the expected degree conferral date.The Official Transcript displaying the degree conferral date must follow this letter as soon as it is available.
Orientation Week
Our program typically starts the last week of August. Orientation Week is mandatory.