The admissions process and cost varies by program. Select a program to learn more.
International Students
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences or the Academic Nursing Program
Qualified international applicants are welcome to apply to any program of study offered.
MD Program
Applications for the MD Program are only accepted from U.S. citizens and permanent residents. If the applicant’s undergraduate, premedical recommended course work has been done outside the U.S. or Canada, the applicant must complete some recommended coursework in the United States or Canada prior to applying.
Transfer Students
MD Program
Wake Forest University School of Medicine does not accept applicants for transfer or for admission with advanced standing (i.e., transfer students).
Student Finances
The Office of Financial Aid at Wake Forest University School of Medicine helps students obtain the resources needed to finance their medical education. We know that deciding how to manage funding for medical school requires careful consideration of your options, and we’re here to help.
Learn more about student finances.
Policies and Technical Standards
Policies for all school of medicine programs can be found in the Student Handbook (PDF).
Technical standards vary by program. Select a program above to learn more.
Information Regarding Student Laptop Requirements
| Feature | Minimum Requirements | Preferred | Rationale |
| Processor | Windows: i5 (Gen 8) MacBook: M1 |
Windows: i7 (Gen 13) MacBook: M2 |
Consider requirements for your program; research curriculums may require higher compute specifications. |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB | Memory demands are dependent on application workload; research curriculums may require higher memory specifications. |
| Storage | 256GB - Solid State | 512GB - Solid State | Cloud storage is recommended to compensate for catastrophic failure, loss, or theft, and therefore lessens the need for local storage |
| Display | 13” or larger with 1440x900 or better resolution |
13” or larger with 1440x900 or better resolution |
Consider requirements for your program; research curriculums may require upgraded internal graphics. |
| Network | Windows: 802.11 b/g/n/AC MacBook: Airport Extreme |
Windows: 802.11 b/g/n/AC MacBook: Airport Extreme |
Wireless network is available throughout all buildings, campus, classrooms, and study spaces. |
| Operating System | Windows: Windows 11 MacBook: macOS Monterey |
Windows: Windows 11 MacBook: macOS Sonoma |
Select hardware that will last the duration of your program. The OS must be a supported version. Older OS versions like Windows 10 and Monterey must be upgraded when they reach end of support. |
| Support | Extended warranty plan, including accidental damage coverage, for expected life of machine and a laptop bag/backpack to protect your computer. |
Extended warranty plan, including accidental damage coverage, for expected life of machine and a laptop bag/backpack to protect your computer. |
NOTE: Intel ARM and ATOM processors, Chromebooks, and Android tablets and Microsoft Surface laptops are not compatible with curriculum software. Intel processor must be a minimum of generation 8 or higher.
The Academic Computing Support Team provides computer support services Monday through Friday 8am through 4:30pm. Their office is located at Bowman Gray Center of Medical Education on 3rd floor, behind the library. They will assist with basic computer configurations, wireless connectivity, Citrix remote access, Wake Health accounts, printer and email setup. Hardware repairs are not provided; however, we will provide a list of local repair facilities in Winston-Salem or students can contact their computer vendor/manufacturer directly for support.