Information for All Applicants

All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. (green card holders) or have deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status.

DACA is assessed case-by-case and may have some barriers to enrollment. Admitted DACA applicants must be able to provide valid IDs and work components to matriculate through clinical training curriculum due to badging requirements at our teaching sites. DACA also does not currently have access to federal financial aid and would need to seek private funding to pay for school. Finally, DACA may face limitations for residency placement sites and subsequent licensure.

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine does not accept transfer students and does not honor any medical curriculum or national testing from other allopathic programs.

Residency Criteria for Admissions Use

Applicants should know that the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV gives priority to Nevada residents and applicants with significant ties to the state.

Applicants are considered to be one of three residency statuses for the purpose of admissions review: Nevada resident, out-of-state with significant ties to Nevada (Nevada connection), or out-of-state resident.

* Please note that this varies from the residency status required to gain in-state tuition upon enrollment.