Accepted/Incoming T.H. Chan School of Medicine Students

If you have a disability, a history of a disability, or think you have a disability, you may be eligible for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please visit the academic accommodations website to learn more.

Please note that your acceptance into the entering class is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of our prerequisite courses and of any coursework you undertake this academic year.

Final official transcripts are required from all schools/courses listed on your AMCAS application prior to matriculation. You must request final transcripts from your school(s) be sent to UMass Chan Medical School directly.

There is no acceptance deposit and all important details regarding acceptances are included in your acceptance email and/or on this webpage. Please be sure to review things carefully. Reach out to us at admissions@umassmed.edu if you have any questions.

Details regarding matriculation will be shared by the Registrar's Office in late Spring and all next steps will be outlined in our PeopleSoft system.

For the safety of our students and patients, the UMass Chan Medical School has developed a policy regarding students infected with blood-borne pathogens.

As an accepted applicant, we require that you review and sign the Blood Borne Pathogen Policy Summary and Statement of Acknowledgment via the PeopleSoft portal as part of the matriculation process. You will be notified when the matriculation process is available in PeopleSoft by the Registrar's Office. The full policy will be sent upon request.

The Office of Student Affairs will be in touch regarding COVID 19 vaccine policies for incoming students.

Students are conditionally accepted, in part, pending a satisfactory Criminal Background Check (CBC). Certiphi Screening, Inc., a third party, will email you to request completion of the CBC, which includes your authorization. You will be asked to complete this process within 14 days of acceptance of our offer.

Your acceptance letter denoted your residency classification as determined by the Office of Admissions. Please be sure to review the Financial Aid website carefully and complete the required Financial Aid Application Form. Check the Tuition and Fees for 2023-2024 to learn about the cost of attendance.

Financial Aid packages will start going out in early to mid-April and will be sent on a rolling basis per your acceptance offer date thereafter.

For all students interested in the LEAD@Lahey or PURCH programs, please be aware that you will be required to commute to your regional campus in the Discovery and Exploration Phases of the curriculum. The Exploration Phase starts in mid-March of your MS2 year.

You will also be responsible for your own housing for your clerkships. Where you choose to live is your choice. Read more about options other students have used.

The Office of the Registrar will notify you of registration dates and details Components of the matriculation process include the Blood Borne Pathogen Acknowledgement form, final official transcripts, and the Student Health Clearance form, among others. Information regarding the start of classes and the academic calendar is posted on the Office of the Registrar webpage. 

The Registrar will email you starting in May. From there, you will complete all matriculation forms in Peoplesoft. 

Through a partnership with UMass Lowell, UMass Chan Medical School offers students the opportunity to get their MBA degree with UMass Lowell while they are completing their degree at UMass Chan.

Learn more about the promissory note for Entering MD/PhD students to agree to pay a Special Program Free.

Incoming first year students gather for a Massachusetts Outdoor Experience (MOE) hosted by second year students prior to the start of classes. Information regarding MOE is posted as plans are made and information becomes available.

All incoming students must complete the matriculation process in order to participate in MOE activities. 

The AAMC administers the Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) annually to all first-year medical students. The 2026 MSQ will open in June 2026. This web-based questionnaire asks first-year medical students to share their thoughts on a variety of topics.

UMass Chan and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine encourage our matriculating students to complete the survey.

Learn about the number of Pathway Programs for our matriculated students within our Vista Curriculum. Each pathway has their own application process for incoming students.  

UMass Chan prides itself on graduating physicians with strong clinical skills. Clinical skill training starts early in your first year in our Doctoring & Clinical Skills Course. There is no need for you to purchase any physical diagnosis equipment, as we will be providing you with a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, ophthalmoscope/otoscope, reflex hammer, tuning forks, penlight, and tape measure.

Get ready for Accepted Students Day!  We invite all admitted students to come learn what it's like to be a med student at UMass Chan Medical School. 

Details regarding your Student Health Clearance and the health requirements checklist can be found in the PeopleSoft portal once activated.

In addition, please refer to the Student Health Services Website for general health information and requirements for your specific program.

The Office of Student Life is here to support you throughout your time as a student at UMass Chan Medical School.

Learn more about the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, which gives students the choice to purchase a new laptop to bring to UMass Chan Medical School, or bring their own existing laptop providing it meets the system requirements.

All T.H. Chan School of Medicine students are required to have their own vehicle while in school. Hospital rotations will occur throughout the city of Worcester and State of Massachusetts with limited public transportation available.