Admissions Requirements
Applicants interested in AWSOM must meet all minimum requirements to be considered for a secondary application. These include academic benchmarks, MCAT scores, and citizenship or residency status. Below are the key details.
Minimum Requirements
Application Process
The AMCAS primary application is required and opens in early May.
Applications must be submitted by November 1 to be considered. Visit the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) to learn more about AMCAS and how to submit your application to AWSOM.
Additional Requirements
Criminal background checks are required for all applicants admitted to AWSOM and must be completed prior to matriculation.
All matriculating students must also meet the technical standards for admission, progress, and graduation to ensure they can fully participate in the medical education program. The minimum technical standards can be reviewed online here.
International Applicants
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for admission.
Transfer Admissions
We do not accept transfer students from any medical college, domestic or international.
Learn More
To learn more about what makes Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) unique, join us for one of our virtual Admissions Information Sessions. These sessions are designed to give you an inside look at:
Our mission and values-centered selection process
Our integrated ARCHES curriculum
The support and resources available to students
The welcoming AWSOM culture that shapes our school
Webinar sessions are open to all, but you must register. Register below to reserve your spot.