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Entering Your Coursework Made Easy in 5 Steps

Entering coursework is an important part of your application. Although it may seem daunting, we have provided some great resources to help you along the way!

→ Use the Application Guide!

It provides step-by-step instructions on how to enter your coursework. You can also watch the Completing the Coursework Section video posted on the TMDSAS website, and you can listen to Episode 50 of the Inside Health Education Podcast (under TMDSAS Advice) for even more information on entering coursework.

→ Have all official transcripts from each school you attended ready in hand by the time you start the coursework section of the application.

Unofficial transcripts and degree audits often show course information differently than official transcripts, so in order to get the best idea about how to enter your coursework, we suggest using official transcripts.

→ If your institution is not listed on the Course Listings, don’t panic!

Use the Prescribed Coursework Definitions located on the TMDSAS website and code your courses using your best judgment. You can also use the coursework article: Decoding the TMDSAS Coursework Coding Options to help you code your courses.

Remember, TMDSAS will code your courses accordingly when processing your application. There's no need to stress over course area designation if you are unsure.

→ All coursework should be listed in the [College Coursework] section of your application.

This includes withdrawn courses. If you've withdrawn from a course and that course appears on your official transcript with zero hours listed, you should list the number of credits the course is worth.

Don’t forget your Pre-Freshman Credits!
If you have AP credit, exam credit, and dual credit courses listed on your official transcript, they must be included when entering your coursework. See the Coursework Section in the Application Guide.

→ Please be sure to include ALL Planned Coursework.

If you are unsure on what to take, you will put a placeholder.

When in doubt, contact us! If you are unable to find the answer you are looking for after going through the resources provided, you can send us a message in your TMDSAS Application Portal with any questions or concerns you may have.

About the author: Audrey J. Mason is an applicant liaison and data specialist at TMDSAS. She assists with managing and analyzing data to provide annual statistical reports and contributes to the development of resources for TMDSAS and applicants. Just like her fellow liaisons, she works with the TMDSAS team to educate, prepare, and support applicants prior to the start of the application cycle and processes applications throughout the duration of the cycle. She also participates in various outreach efforts, including on-campus or virtual health fairs and application workshops. Audrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Edward’s University.

About the author: The Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for applicants to the first-year entering classes at all of the public medical, dental, and veterinary schools in the State of Texas.