35 U.S. test dates · Jan 15 – Sep 11, 2027

2027 MCAT Test Dates

Every 2027 U.S. MCAT test date with its score release date and scheduling deadlines, as published by the AAMC. Registration for the whole year opens October 20–22, 2026.

Last checked against the AAMC's official calendar: October 2026

The 2027 MCAT Year at a Glance

Jan 15 – Sep 11

The 2027 testing year runs January through September. No exams in October–December 2027.

Opens Oct 20–22

Scheduling for every 2027 date opens October 20–22, 2026, by test-center region.

~30–35 days to scores

Scores post by 5:00 p.m. ET on each date's assigned release day — about a month after testing.

4 limited dates

Jan 30, May 14, Jul 9 and Aug 28 run only at select test centers in major metro areas.

2027 MCAT Test Dates, Deadlines & Score Release Dates

U.S. testing calendar as published by the AAMC. Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. local test-center time; dates without a year are in 2027. The 10-day deadline is the last day to schedule, reschedule, or cancel.

Test dateScore release60-day deadline30-day deadline10-day deadline
Fri, Jan 15Feb 16Nov 16, 2026Dec 16, 2026Jan 5
Sat, Jan 16Feb 16Nov 17, 2026Dec 17, 2026Jan 6
Thu, Jan 21Feb 23Nov 22, 2026Dec 22, 2026Jan 11
Fri, Jan 29Mar 2Nov 30, 2026Dec 30, 2026Jan 19
Sat, Jan 30*Mar 2Dec 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026Jan 20
Fri, Feb 12Mar 16Dec 14, 2026Jan 13Feb 2
Sat, Mar 6Apr 6Jan 5Feb 4Feb 24
Fri, Mar 19Apr 20Jan 18Feb 17Mar 9
Fri, Apr 9May 11Feb 8Mar 10Mar 30
Sat, Apr 10May 11Feb 9Mar 11Mar 31
Fri, Apr 16May 18Feb 15Mar 17Apr 6
Sat, Apr 17May 18Feb 16Mar 18Apr 7
Sat, May 1Jun 2Mar 2Apr 1Apr 21
Fri, May 7Jun 8Mar 8Apr 7Apr 27
Sat, May 8Jun 8Mar 9Apr 8Apr 28
Thu, May 13Jun 15Mar 14Apr 13May 3
Fri, May 14*Jun 15Mar 15Apr 14May 4
Fri, May 21Jun 23Mar 22Apr 21May 11
Sat, May 29Jun 29Mar 30Apr 29May 19
Fri, Jun 11Jul 13Apr 12May 12Jun 1
Sat, Jun 12Jul 13Apr 13May 13Jun 2
Fri, Jun 25Jul 27Apr 26May 26Jun 15
Sat, Jun 26Jul 27Apr 27May 27Jun 16
Fri, Jul 9*Aug 10May 10Jun 9Jun 29
Sat, Jul 10Aug 10May 11Jun 10†Jun 30
Fri, Jul 23Aug 24May 24Jun 23Jul 13
Fri, Jul 30Aug 31May 31Jun 30Jul 20
Sat, Aug 14Sep 14Jun 15Jul 15Aug 4
Fri, Aug 20Sep 21Jun 21Jul 21Aug 10
Sat, Aug 21Sep 21Jun 22Jul 22Aug 11
Sat, Aug 28*Sep 28Jun 29Jul 29Aug 18
Thu, Sep 2Oct 5Jul 4Aug 3Aug 23
Fri, Sep 3Oct 5Jul 5Aug 4Aug 24
Fri, Sep 10Oct 12Jul 12Aug 11Aug 31
Sat, Sep 11Oct 12Jul 13Aug 12Sep 1

* Offered only at select U.S. test centers (Atlanta, Bay Area, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC; Chicago and Houston are also included on Jan 30, May 14 and Aug 28 but not Jul 9). Check the AAMC list before choosing one of these dates.

†The AAMC's table prints this deadline as “June 110”, an apparent typo. June 10 follows the AAMC's 30-day pattern, but confirm it in the registration system before relying on it.

Canadian and international calendars differ slightly. Source: AAMC U.S. MCAT Calendar, Scheduling Deadlines, and Score Release Dates — last checked October 2026.

When Does 2027 MCAT Registration Open?

The AAMC opens scheduling for all 2027 test dates in three regional waves. Popular dates and centers can fill fast, so know your group and have a backup date ready.

Group A

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · noon ET

Test centers in CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WV.

Group B

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · noon ET

Test centers in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NM, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WY.

Group C

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · noon ET

Test centers in Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and international locations (including the UK, Australia, China, Japan, Singapore and others).

Per the AAMC, everyone in the online waiting room at 11:50 a.m. ET is randomly assigned a place in line, so logging in earlier than about 15 minutes before opening doesn't help. Applying for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program? You must be approved before you register to get the reduced fee. Details: AAMC 2027 MCAT Registration Opening.

What will your date cost?

Registration, reschedule and cancellation fees all depend on these 60/30/10-day deadlines.

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MCAT Test Dates — FAQ

What are the 2027 MCAT test dates?+

As published by the AAMC, the 2027 U.S. MCAT testing year runs from January 15 to September 11, 2027, with 35 test dates: January 15, 16, 21, 29 and 30; February 12; March 6 and 19; April 9, 10, 16 and 17; May 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, 21 and 29; June 11, 12, 25 and 26; July 9, 10, 23 and 30; August 14, 20, 21 and 28; and September 2, 3, 10 and 11. January 30, May 14, July 9 and August 28 are offered only at select test centers.

When does 2027 MCAT registration open?+

The AAMC opens scheduling for all 2027 test dates on October 20–22, 2026, by test-center region: Group A (much of the eastern U.S.) on Tuesday, October 20 at noon ET; Group B (central and western U.S.) on Wednesday, October 21 at noon ET; and Group C (Canada, U.S. territories and international centers) on Thursday, October 22 at noon ET.

When are 2027 MCAT scores released?+

MCAT scores are released by 5:00 p.m. ET on the score release date the AAMC assigns to each test date — roughly 30 to 35 days after you test. For example, the January 15, 2027 exam releases scores on February 16, and the September 11, 2027 exam releases on October 12, 2027.

Is the MCAT offered in October, November or December 2027?+

No. The AAMC's 2027 testing year runs from January through September only. The last 2027 U.S. test dates are September 10 and 11, 2027.

What is the last day to register or reschedule for an MCAT date?+

The 10-day deadline is the last day to schedule, reschedule or cancel a reservation and to edit registration details. All deadlines fall at 11:59 p.m. local test-center time. Reschedule fees rise as you pass the 60-day and 30-day deadlines, and cancellation refunds end at the 30-day deadline — see the AAMC's scheduling-fee table.

What time does the MCAT start?+

According to the AAMC's 2027 U.S. calendar, the standard start time is 8:00 a.m. on each test date unless the AAMC notes otherwise. Plan to arrive early for check-in — the full test day runs about 7.5 hours.

Which MCAT test date should I pick?+

Work backwards from your application. Pick a date that leaves you enough full-length practice tests to be consistently scoring at your goal, and whose score release lands before you plan to submit your application. If you might need a retake, testing earlier in the year keeps a second date open. Popular dates and test centers fill quickly after registration opens, so have a first and second choice ready.

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