Admissions Process

The 4-year program at Charles R. Drew University, College of Medicine, will participate in the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS) and can be found in the application system.

May 1, 2026: AMCAS application opens
May 28, 2026: Submission for AMCAS application verification begins
June 26, 2026: Application transmission to medical schools begins
To apply, please use the AMCAS website: here
School Name: Charles R Drew University Of Medicine and Science College of Medicine
AAMC ID: 876

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

All candidates must attempt the MCAT no later than September of the year preceding admission to the College of Medicine. If more than one MCAT attempt is made, all test scores must be included in the application.

The MCAT must be retaken if more than six years have passed between the test date and matriculation. For 2027 matriculation, the earliest acceptable MCAT test date is July 2023.

The Admissions Committee at CDU considers the highest MCAT score on file. Only applicants with a score of 500 or higher will advance to the next stage in the admision process.

Questions about registration or test administration should be directed to the AAMC at mcat@aamc.org.

The MCAT Care Team
Association of American Medical Colleges
Section for Applicant Assessment Services
2450 N. Street N.W., Washington, DC 20037
Website
(202) 828-0690

Interview Day

Based on a thorough, comparative evaluation of the AMCAS application, supplemental information, and letters of recommendation, the candidate is invited to participate in virtual interview sessions with CDU faculty. We are conducting all interviews virtually.

2026 Cycle Timeline

The earliest date the primary application can be submitted is May 28, 2026

• AMCAS primary application deadline: November 15, 2026
• PLEASE NOTE: Although the deadline for submitting your primary application to AMCAS is November 15th, we strongly recommend submitting it by November 1, 2026.
• Transcript Deadline: December 29, 2026
• Medical College Admission Test deadline: September 12, 2026
• Supplemental application deadline: 21 days after the date of the supplemental application request letter.
• Application Review (Screening of completed applications): July 2026 through November 2026
• Invitations for interviews: July through December 2026
• Interviews: August through December 2026
• Offers of admission: After February 15, 2027, until class has 60 spots filled.
• “Plan to Enroll” is required to maintain a seat by February 19, 2027.
• “Commit to Enroll” is required to maintain a seat by May 15, 2027.
• Applicant’s response to acceptance offers: The Maximum time is two weeks.
• Medical School starts: Monday, June 14th, 2027

Transfer Applications

The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Medical Degree Program does not accept transfer students.

Prerequisites for Admission

In addition to meeting the minimum prerequisites listed below, applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Please note that the prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past 10 years.

Primary Courses

Recommended Courses

**6 months (1 semester or quarter)

Cost

Background Check

For training purposes, CDU uses multiple clinical partners that require background checks.

Vaccine Requirement

Students must attest to their vaccination status and receive vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccines are required for all medical students.

Please see the Adult Immunization Schedule provided by the CDC