Admissions Timeline
If you plan on applying to the MD degree program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, we encourage you to do so as early as possible. After an application is submitted and verified via the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), you will receive an invitation to access and complete Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine’s online secondary application.
2026-27 Application Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | |
| AMCAS Application | August 1 |
| Secondary Application | August 15 |
| Interviews | September |
| Offers | September |
| AMCAS Primary | |
| AMCAS Primary Application Opens | May |
| Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine begins sending out invitations to complete the secondary application | July |
| Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine interview season begins | Mid-September |
| Applicant notification of admissions decision begins | November |
| AMCAS Primary Application Deadline | December 1 |
| Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine begins sending out invitations to complete the secondary application | December 8 |
| Accepted applicants may hold no more than three medical school acceptances, but may remain on other waitlists | April 15 |
| Spring Accepted Student Week (Second look opportunity and informational events for accepted students) | Mid-April |
| Accepted applicants may begin to select the “Plan to Enroll” option in the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool | May 1 |
| Registration, health forms, and orientation information will be sent to incoming students | Mid-May |
| Accepted applicants who are committed to matriculating may select the “Commit to Enroll” option in AMCAS | June 1 |
| Orientation and classes begin for all MD students | First week in July |