We are offering advance scheduling for examinees who have received approved accommodations. If you have approved accommodations, you will receive more information in September.
Regional Opening Dates Oct. 20 - 22, 2026
Regional Openings
We will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations (Group A) on Tuesday, October 20 at noon ET, (Group B) on Wednesday, October 21, and in all remaining test center locations (Group C) on Thursday, October 22 at noon ET.
Group A Test Centers: Tuesday, October 20 at noon ET
Test centers located in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Group B Test Centers: Wednesday, October 21 at noon ET
Test centers located in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Group C Test Centers: Thursday, October 22 at noon ET
Test centers located in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Guam, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
We are offering advance scheduling for examinees who have received approved accommodations. If you have approved accommodations, you will receive more information in September.
Getting Ready for October Registration
- Fill out the first five tabs in the MCAT® Registration System before opening day.
- Watch a brief video on the MCAT Registration System to learn more.
- Read these top 10 tips for registration.
- Join the 2027 MCAT Testing Year Update for Examinees on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to learn more about updates to the 2027 MCAT testing year and registration process.
- Familiarize yourself with this year's testing calendar. The 2027 MCAT testing year runs from January to September. Please note: MCAT exam testing will be limited to select locations on Jan. 30, May 14, July 9, and Aug. 28. Please carefully check the table below before registering for your MCAT exam.
| MCAT Exam Date | Testing Will Be Available at Select Testing Centers in These Areas |
|---|---|
| Jan. 30 | Atlanta, GA, Bay Area, CA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC, and Washington, DC |
| May 14 | Atlanta, GA, Bay Area, CA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Ottawa, ON, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC, and Washington, DC |
| July 9 | Atlanta, GA, Bay Area, CA, Boston, MA, Calgary, AB, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Ottawa, ON, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC, and Washington, DC |
| Aug. 28 | Atlanta, GA, Bay Area, CA, Boston, MA, Calgary, AB, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Ottawa, ON, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC, and Washington, DC |
Reminder: We recommend logging into the registration system no more than 15 minutes before registration opens. Everyone in the waiting room at 11:50 a.m. ET will be randomly assigned a place in line to register. (Logging in earlier does not improve your place in line.) If you log in after 11:50 a.m. ET, you are placed at the end of the line. Watch a brief video on how the Waiting Room works.
If you're not ready to schedule your exam yet, the MCAT Registration System remains open for scheduling for available dates after registration opening.
Additional Information
AAMC Fee Assistance Program: If you are interested in applying, please submit your materials at least five business days before the registration opening. You must be approved for the benefits before taking advantage of the discounted registration fee. Learn more about the program to start gathering the information you need to submit your application early.