CASPer Requirement

All applicants to Dalhousie's Undergraduate Medical Education program are required to complete a mandatory 90-minute computer-based test (CASPer), to assist with our selection process. Successful completion of CASPer is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility.

CASPer assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program and will complement our other applicant screening tools. In implementing CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

To see examples of the test structure, schedule your test and take CASPer on your chosen test date, please visit https://takealtus.com/dates-times/

CASPer results will be used for interview selection purposes. Applicants who do not complete CASPer will not be considered. 

CASPer test dates for the 2026/2027 Application Cycle: 

2026/2027 Test date #1: July 19th, 2026, 5:00pm (ADT)

2026/2027 Test date #2: Aug 11th, 2026, 9:00pm (ADT)

2026/2027 Test date #3: Aug 27th, 2026, 9:00pm (ADT)

Please note: While CASPer snapshot is not a requirement applicants may find it as a helpful tool for practice. If applicants complete Snapshot, their responses will not be used in admissions ranking or selection. 

CASPer test scores must be completed during the same application cycle in which you are submitting an application. That is, CASPer test scores are valid for one application cycle only.  CASPer results from previous application cycles are not eligible for future application cycles.

Please go to https://takealtus.com/dates-times/ to sign up and reserve a test using your Dalhousie Banner ID and a piece of government-issued photo ID.  Your Banner ID is assigned once you have completed and submitted Section 1 of the online application. 

Please direct any inquiries about the test to support@takecasper.com