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Access PTCAS ResourcesPTCAS Applicant Deadlines
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Jan. 18
Academic Update Priority DeadlineDate preferred by many programs for application to have completed the academic update process.
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Feb. 1
PTCAS Changes Document PostedSuggestions made by applicants and programs for PTCAS are shared.
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Feb. 15
Academic Update ClosesFinal deadline to submit newly completed coursework and updated transcripts through the academic update process.
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May 31
Application Close Date for Current CycleApplication submissions no longer being accepted.
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June 1
Document Receipt DeadlineLast day PTCAS will accept documents from applicants (2021-2022 applicants).
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June 2
Professional Transcript Entry Approval DeadlineIf you are using a professional transcript entry service, coursework must be approved date.
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June 3
Resubmission DeadlineIf your application was sent back, this is the deadline for resubmitting it.
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June 15
PTCAS Application Submissions OpenTime to submit your applications. Applications are submitted beginning August 1, every 1st and 15th of the month or on the following business day should that date fall on a weekend or federal holiday.
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Aug. 1
Initial Application Submission Date For Each CycleApplication deadlines can be submitted the first and fifteenth of every month, or on the following business day if the date lands on a weekend or federal holiday.
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Oct. 1
PTCAS Enhancement Suggestions DeadlineYour chance to provide PTCAS with feedback on the application process.
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Dec. 15
Academic Update OpensMake updates to recently completed or planned/in-progress course work on already-submitted application.