Congratulations on your acceptance to Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine program. This page will outline the expectations and requirements for matriculation.
Plan to Enroll/Commit to Enroll
Wake Forest University School of Medicine requires accepted applicants to utilize the “PLAN TO ENROLL” and “COMMIT TO ENROLL” options on AMCAS. Below are the school of medicine guidelines.
April 30 - The school of medicine requires you to choose one school to “PLAN TO ENROLL” on AMCAS. You will need to decline all other acceptances, but you may remain on waitlists. If the school of medicine receives notification from AMCAS that you “PLAN TO ENROLL” at another institution, the school of medicine has the right to withdraw your seat from our class. If you require additional time beyond May 1 to make your decision, please contact medadmit@wfusm.edu immediately.
April 30 - AMCAS "COMMIT TO ENROLL" opens on AMCAS (not required by the school of medicine until June 20)
June
21 days prior to matriculation - The school of medicine requires “COMMIT TO ENROLL” on AMCAS. The school of medicine requires admitted students to select one school to “COMMIT TO ENROLL” on AMCAS. Failure to do this will result in the school of medicine rescinding your offer of admission. You must remove your name from other schools' waitlists.
Transcripts
Acceptance into medical school is contingent upon adequate performance after acceptance, therefore it is essential that we receive a final transcript from the university in which your final degree was conferred (Bachelors and Graduate, if applicable). If you have already completed your degree, the transcript can be sent now. If you are still in progress, please do not send until you have completed your program and your degree is conferred. AMCAS does not provide us with transcripts that were sent to them during the application process. Transcripts can be sent electronically (must be official from the institution) to medadmit@wfusm.edu or mailed to:
Office of Student Admissions
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
475 Vine Steet, Suite 130
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Background Checks
Background checks are required for all incoming students and are being procured by Certiphi Screening through AMCAS. Notifications to complete background checks start in mid-January for those students accepted from October-December and 14-20 business days after acceptance for those accepted in January-July. If after this time period you have not received notification to complete the background check, please contact the Office of MD Student Admissions.
Immunizations
All incoming medical students are required to provide proof of required immunizations. Accepted students will be sent an email with further information regarding collection of immunization records by mid April. All immunizations must be turned in by June 15, 2027. Failure to comply with the deadline could result in revocation of your admission’s offer.
View the School of Medicine's immunization requirements for enrollment.
Information Regarding Student Laptop Requirements
First Day of School and Orientation
School will tentatively start on July 9, 2026. The Office of Student Affairs will reach out closer to that start regarding the schedule for the week and information about the White Coat Ceremony.