PhORCAS Application Cycle Dates

Review the important application cycle dates below. While the cycle close date is the final date you can submit your PhORCAS application, PhORCAS has additional final application processing dates for managing your application. Note the dates and submission times below.

For the most current Match dates, refer to the NMS website.

Application Milestone

Date and Time

The PhORCAS application cycle opens

Phase I opens

Match registration opens

November 5, 2025

Phase I closes

March 6, 2026

Match results released to applicants

March 18, 2026

Phase II opens

March 19, 2026

Phase II closes

April 16, 2026

Match results released to applicants

April 22, 2026

Post-Match registration opens for Post-Match applicants

April 23, 2026

The PhORCAS application cycle and Post-Match registration closes.

The last date you can:

  • Submit your application.
  • Request program evaluations.

Additionally, the last date your evaluators can submit their program evaluations.

If you are in the Undelivered status, this is the last date you can re-submit your application.

May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

The last date your transcripts are matched to your application. Be sure to request your transcripts in advance so they are received by this date.

All application processing ends.

May 31, 2026 at 5 PM ET