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Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry! You’re just a few steps away from becoming a Blazer. Please be sure to complete the following enrollment checklist to help make your transition smooth and simple. This will also be helpful to ensure you are on track to join your class!

Step 1: Complete and Release Your Background Check

You should receive an email from Certiphi Screenings. We must receive your complete Background Screening to provide your BannerID. Be sure to monitor your junk and spam folders for missing or delayed notifications.

Step 2: Activate Blazer ID & Explore BlazerNET

Your BlazerID (*****@uab.edu) is the username for accessing many of UAB's services andonline resources. You’ll need a BlazerID for orientation, to register for classes, and do manyother important things. Use your BannerID to activate your BlazerID and password.

The BlazerID and password takes one hour to activate once you create them. Afterward, you should be able to access your UAB Email through the BlazerID Central Authentication system.

BlazerNET is the official portal to the UAB community and the most reliable source of information for UAB students. It’s convenient, secure, and provides easy access to your UAB email, class schedule, financial aid status, important announcements, and more. Use your BlazerID and password to log in.

Step 3: Technology & Equipment Requirements

To ensure a smooth start, review your program’s technology standards before classes begin. Confirm that you have:

  • A computer or laptop that meets minimum specifications
  • Updated operating system and required software
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Essential accessories (webcam, microphone, etc.)

Additional equipment items include:

  • Clipboard, iClicker, watch, TI-30Xa Scientific calculator, and laptop privacy screen.

Action Step: Visit the official Technology Requirements Page to verify details and purchase any needed items.

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Step 4: Make Plans to Attend Spring Visit

Spring Visit is an annual event similar to a mini-orientation. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The date will be shared at the beginning of the Spring Semester via email from a Student Affairs representative and in the class GroupMe with 1st year reps.

Step 5: Apply for or Accept Federal Financial Aid

All it takes is just one form. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov opens a new website. Use Code 001052 to send your application to UAB. If you receive a financial aid award, accept or decline the offer at uab.edu/blazernet opens a new website. Contact Financial Aid at finaid@uab.edu or 205-934-8223.

Step 6: Apply for Endowed Scholarships

Applications for Endowed Scholarships for all Optometry students will be sent to you via email beginning April 1st. The deadline to apply for endowed opportunities is May 31st.

Step 7: Submit Immunizations

At UAB, all students have a “Patient Portal” to house (online only) records of healthcare info, including immunizations. You’re required to upload proof of these immunizations to your Patient Portal (instructions at uab.edu/immunizations opens a new website).

  • MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test

Questions? Contact Student Health at studenthealth@uab.edu or 205-934-3581. Deadlines & details: uab.edu/immunizations

Step 8: Submit Health Insurance

If you’re a full-time student, then you must show proof of the required level of health insurance coverage. Don’t have private coverage? Then you’ll be automatically enrolled in UAB’s Student Health Insurance Plan, and the cost of that insurance will be added to your student account. If you do have private insurance, you must submit a completed waiver form AND proof of personal insurance coverage by the first day of class. Failure to submit proof of your personal insurance will automatically enroll you in UAB's Student Health Insurance Plan, and the premium will be added to your student account. Have questions? Go to uab.edu/students/health/insurance-waivers opens a new website for answers!

Step 9: Submit your ID Photo and Plan to Attend Orientation

Choose a photo of yourself for your ONE Card, your official student ID, and upload it at least 24 hours before the beginning of your orientation session. Be sure your photo follows the guideline

More information will be shared at Spring Visit regarding the One Card and Orientation. During the four-day Orientation event, you will receive your ONE Card (UAB ID). You will also receive access to your mailbox and locker, learn about support services, meet other new students, and much more

Step 10: Send Final Transcript

If your acceptance letter listed missing prerequisite course(s) you will need to submit your updated transcript to OptomCAS before the end of January, If you do not have any missing prerequisite courses to take and you submitted your transcript with your degree posted when you submitted your OptomCAS application, no further actions are required. If you do not have any missing prerequisite courses, took classes in the fall semester, and completed your degree, you will need to submit your updated transcript to OptomCAS. Make sure you wait until your degree is posted on your transcript to have it sent to them.

If you will be enrolled in the spring semester, you will need to have your official transcript sent from your school’s Registrar’s Office to Delia Lewis in the Optometry Student Affairs Office at dlewis1@uab.edu. If you are graduating at the end of the spring semester, make sure you waituntil your degree has been posted and your transcript shows your graduation date.

The Advanced International Optometry Degree Program (AIODP) offers non-US trained optometrists, either with a Doctorate Degree in Optometry/Ophthalmology or with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Optometry from an accredited or recognized International school/college of optometry and/or an international medical school, the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted the UAB School of Optometry the accreditation status of “Accredited.” Accredited is a classification granted to an educational program indicating that the program generally meets the Standards for accreditation. For more information, see the ACOE’s website at http://www.theacoe.org or contact the ACOE at accredit@theacoe.org.

Application Deadline

Applications are being accepted for the class entering January 2027 via OptomCAS through February 28, 2026.

AIODP Admissions Requirements

  • Doctorate Degree in Optometry/Ophthalmology, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry from an accredited or recognized international school/college of optometry with a GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
  • Successful completion of at least one year of direct, unsupervised clinical care following completion of optometry degree.  
  • Must coordinate any immigration document needs directly with UAB’s Office of Global Engagement.
  • Three letters of recommendation from former teachers, mentors or employers
  • Students from non-English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency scores (TOEFL/IELTS/PTEA) that meet the UAB Graduate School's minimum score requirements. 
    • TOEFL: 80*  
    • TOEFL Essentials: 8.5  
    • IELTS: 6.5  
    • PTEA: 56  
    • IELA: 176  
    • Duolingo: 120 

 *UAB does not accept My Best Scores from TOEFL. You will need to submit individual test date score reports to your application. Only English proficiency scores that have been taken within a two (2) year period of the application submission will be accepted.  Scores that exceed this time frame are considered expired and will not be accepted. 

AIODP Application Requirements

  • Application forms must be complete
  • Submit official transcripts from each college/university and optometry school to either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation
  • Original Personal Essay (please note the OptomCAS certification statement Applicant Responsibilities & Code of Conduct – OptomCAS)
  • OAT scores if available (not required)

Please note that due to our small class size, not all applications will be accepted into this program.  Applying does not guarantee acceptance by UAB School of Optometry. 

Application and Interview Process

After the admissions committee reviews the application, only those qualified will be invited for an initial online interview. If the initial interview is successful, a second, in-person interview at the UAB School of Optometry will be required before acceptance into the program. During the in-person interview candidates will be asked to do the following:

  • Clinical test to evaluate entry-level clinical eye examination skills. Candidates must show clinical proficiency commiserate with end of 2nd year traditional optometry students and pass a Comprehensive Practical Examination (CPE). 
  • A basic science and clinical case-based written examination to evaluate critical thinking and familiarity with principles of optometric care.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) serves as the accrediting body for professional optometric degree (O.D.) programs in the United States and Canada. The UAB School of Optometry is accredited by the ACOE, and the scope of accreditation includes the AIODP.

Tuition

  • In-State Tuition: $10,552/semester
  • Out of State Tuition:  $18,004/semester

AIODP Curriculum 2027-2029

Length of program: 29 months, 7 semesters

AIODP students will begin the program in January and join the traditional 2nd year optometry class for six of the nine courses spring semester. AIODP students will also be enrolled in the AIODP Ocular Pharmacology course and Clinical Skills Lab during spring. The Clinical Skills Lab is a customized, hands-on lab designed to address any clinical skills identified during the admissions exam requiring remediation or practice to ensure students are prepared to enter clinic.  Summer semester, the AIODP students are enrolled in the Integrated Human Physiology course, which provides the AIODP students with an essential review of human physiology and pathology. During the summer, AIODP students are also enrolled in Geometric and Clinical Optics.  AIODP students successfully meeting the requirements of the Clinical Skills Lab will enter clinical care during the summer semester. Beginning in Fall, AIODP students will be fully integrated into the program taking classes with the traditional 3rd year optometry students. The final year of the program, AIODP students complete the 4th year clinical rotations and externships prior to graduation. 

 

Southern Regional Education Board contract positions are currently available to students from the following states:

  • Georgia
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • South Carolina

Applicants must be certified as residents of the states from which they apply. Students accepted to the Southern Regional Education Board contract program pay in-state tuition.

Note: All contract positions are subject to yearly approval by the state legislatures. Selected students accept the contract positions with the understanding that their sponsoring state could possibly change the terms of the contract program agreement at their discretion.

Georgia

Melanie S. Largin
Assistant Vice Chancellor of General Education and Student Pathways
Academic Common Market Coordinator

(404) 962-3081

Email: academiccommonmarket@usg.edu

Louisiana

Shannon Harris
Louisiana Board of Regents

602 North Fifth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677

(225) 219-2732 | Fax: (225) 612-6508

Email: shannon.harris@la.gov

Mississippi

Shirley Mitchell
Program Administrator
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211

(601) 432-6664

Email: smitchell@mississippi.edu

South Carolina

Kenita Pitts

Program State Coordinator, Academic Common Market and Regional Contracts
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 856-0037 | Fax: (803) 737-2297

Email: khoward@che.sc.gov

South Carolina Website

The UAB School of Optometry makes lasting contributions to eye care and vision science by providing education and clinical training to optometry students and postdoctoral residents. The fundamental goal of the four-year professional optometry program is to prepare its students to be the nation’s leaders in providing comprehensive, evidence-based eye care.

Now one of the top optometry programs in the nation, the UAB School of Optometry was one of the first in the U.S. to be fully integrated into an academic health system. As a result, small classes with a target size of 58 students are embedded within the vast network of academic and clinical resources offered by UAB. Internationally recognized faculty in optometry, vision science and ophthalmology teach students within a state-of-the-art clinical practice, students have the opportunities to engage in research.

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Admissions Information

Thank you for your interest in the UAB School of Optometry. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle because we use a rolling admissions process. The deadline for applications for the class entering Fall 2026 is April 1, 2026. A specific major is not required for admission to the UAB School of Optometry, but specific prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the summer semester before matriculation. Applicants must also complete the Optometry Admissions Test (or a comparable exam), submit letters of recommendation, forward academic transcripts and be interviewed either virtually or in person at the UAB School of Optometry.

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Clinical Training

Students at the UAB School of Optometry receive clinical training at UAB Eye Care, affiliated sites throughout the Birmingham area and through the externship program.

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Community Outreach

Optometry students at UAB provide numerous screenings and comprehensive eye exams at sites across Alabama and the region through community outreach. Students, faculty and residents collectively examine nearly 22,000 patients per year.

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Curriculum

As one of the first optometry schools to be integrated into an academic health center, the UAB School of Optometry offers courses within its Department of Optometry and Vision Science, in addition to courses in other UAB health science departments.

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Dual Degree Programs

Students at the UAB School of Optometry can combine their four-year Doctor of Optometry degree with an additional degree that will allow them to better understand the ever advancing field of eye care and equip them to follow a variety of career paths. The UAB School of Optometry has partnered with other UAB schools to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum in three programs. 

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Faculty

The expertise of our faculty reflects the full scope of optometric and vision science. While faculty members are primarily clinical optometrists, vision scientists and ophthalmologists also provide direct supervision and training of optometry students and postdoctoral residents. Students learn under the tutelage of faculty in a number of clinics affiliated with the UAB School of Optometry, and faculty are widely published in the scientific and clinical literature.

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Scholarships & Awards

Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship applications will open in April and close in May each year for awards made that following academic year. Student affairs will communicate the open date and application deadline via email during the spring semester.

The UAB School of Optometry offers scholarships and awards that provide financial support for our outstanding Optometry students. Currently, the School has numerous endowed optometry scholarships which were generously given by alumni and friends of the School of Optometry. Some scholarships provide multiple awards. Most awards range in value between $500 and $1500 each, though there are exceptions that have higher award amounts.

All scholarship applications must be submitted using the application link sent by Student Affairs in the spring. The scholarship application deadline is May 1st of each year. Awards will be posted to student accounts at the beginning of the fall semester.

For additional information about the scholarship process, please contact Jakobe Perry, perryjm@uab.edu.

  • Scholarship Qualifications
    • Applicants must be admitted and have paid their deposit or be enrolled in the UAB School of Optometry.
    • All scholarships require at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all coursework; incoming students MUST use the undergraduate GPA they submitted with their application.
    • Applicants must submit a resume showcasing their extracurricular activities, job and/or volunteer experience, and leadership involvement.

    In addition to applying for these scholarships, all applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens a new website through the UAB Financial Aid Office to be considered for financing assistance, federal loans, and need-based scholarships.

  • Endowed Scholarships List
    • The Abel Family Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Abraham Azman Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Aharon Sternberg Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Arol Augsburger, O.D. Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Birmingham Area Optometric Society Endowed Optometry Award Fund
    • The Bob and Hulene Crosby Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Clark F. Amos Endowed Optometry Presidential Scholarship
    • The Day Family Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Douglas & Connie Clark Endowed Optometry Leadership Scholarship
    • The Dr. Bradford W. Wild Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Catherine S. Amos Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Charles A “Scotty” McCallum Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. E.C. Overton Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Elbert A. (Bert) Coshatt / Alumni Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Ernest DeBakey Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Jess Boyd Eskridge / UABSO Alumni Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Jimmy Bartlett Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Kristine Hopkins Vision Therapy Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. L. Don Snellgrove Endowed Scholarship in Optometry
    • The Dr. Lester Caplan / CIBA Vision Corporation Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Dr. Terrence N. Ingraham Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Paul S. Worrell Endowed Memorial Optometry Scholarship
    • The Drs. Debi & Rod Nowakowski Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Drs. James & Robin Marbourg Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Drs. John and Catherine Amos Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Edgar M. Warr Endowed Alumni Scholarship
    • The Energen / Alagasco Endowed Scholarship
    • The Essilor of America Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Eydie C. Jones Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences Student Optometry Scholarship Endowment
    • The Florence Lions Club Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Fredric and Marion Rosemore Family Foundation Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Helen and David Bunkin Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Heersink Family Foundation Scholarship in Optometry
    • The Heersink Family Optometric Scholarship Endowment in Optometry
    • The Henry B. Peters Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The HOYA Vision Care Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The John & Jeanne Classe’ Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The John A. Williamson Endowed Scholarship in the School of Optometry
    • The Lee Dickerson Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Luxottica Eye Care Student Leadership Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Marin & Rita Gaffney Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The New Orleans Contact Lens Society Scholarship (2)
    • The Richard B. Booth Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Robert and Judy Rutstein Binocular Vision Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Sara Fran Hanan Endowed Award Fund for Low Vision
    • The Schaeffer Eye Center Endowed Award Fund
    • The SECO International Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The SECO University Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Smith-Hammonds Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Southern Council of Optometrists Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Sylvia D. Worrell Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Vision Care Institute Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Whitewater Creek Symposia Endowed Optometry Scholarship
    • The Zeiss Endowed Optometry Scholarship

Alabama Board of Optometry Scholarship and Loan Awards

The Alabama Board of Optometric Scholarship and Loan Awards (BOSLA) considers candidates for an upfront award of up to $140K in return for at least six years of service in an Alabama small town/rural community in need of an optometry professional.

Selected candidates will be interviewed by the Board of Optometry Scholarships. Applications should be submitted via the link below. Questions should be submitted to Dr. Gerald Simon at gsimonod@uab.edu.

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  • Scholarship Requirements

    The Board of Optometry Scholarships considers candidates for an upfront award of up to $140K in return for at least six years of service in an Alabama small town/rural community in need of an optometry professional.

    The award money is in addition to any regular earnings – it does not replace or constitute an awardee’s practice income. First through fourth year students are eligible to apply. In-state residency for UAB is not required.

  • Application Requirements

    Personal Statement: The personal statement represents a significant portion of the candidate’s application score. Please provide a typewritten, 12 font sized, double-spaced, one-page essay that briefly explains:

    1. Why you are applying to the Board of Optometry Rural Service Program.
    2. How your professional goals relate to the eye health/healthcare workforce needs in Alabama.
    3. Please describe in detail what you think makes you a good fit for practicing optometry in a small-town setting.

    Resume: Please provide a one-to-two-page resume (12-point font, double spaced) outlining your relevant professional and volunteer experience only. Only resumes meeting specifications will be evaluated.

    Recommendation letters from two (2) professional or educational references (Please do not include recommendations from relatives, employees or acquaintances). One recommendation must come from an optometrist who can attest to the applicant’s fit for this program. Note: Professional references that are specific, varied and representative of the candidate’s past will be weighed most favorably.

  • Why Practice in a Rural Community?

    Small town life has many unique advantages. The local optometrist is viewed as a pillar of the community, benefiting from stronger connections. They face less practice saturation and less competition, while incurring relatively low overhead costs. And they can develop a broad range of clinical skills by engaging in a wide variety of procedures. Small town optometrists make a huge difference.

  • Qualifying Counties

    The qualifying counties are subject to change depending upon workforce metrics:

    • Bullock
    • Chambers
    • Coosa
    • Greene
    • Henry
    • Lowndes
    • Monroe
    • Perry
    • Russell
    • Sumter
    • Washington
    • Wilcox

Student Awards

The UAB School of Optometry is proud to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in academics, clinical care, leadership, and service. The awards and scholarships below are presented annually to honor outstanding achievements and contributions by our students.

  • Graduate Day Awards of Distinction

    Dean’s Award of Excellence

    • Award: Plaque and $1,000
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    The Dean’s Award of Excellence is presented to a graduating fourth-year student who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. Nominees may be submitted by faculty, staff, and students. The recipient is selected collaboratively by representatives of the graduating class, faculty, and the Dean.

    Bridge Builder Award

    • Award: Plaque and $500
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    The Bridge Builder Award honors a student who serves as a strong advocate for their peers and is deeply committed to service. This student works actively to foster meaningful connections between students and faculty while promoting collaboration and community across the school.

    Heart for Service Award

    • Award: Plaque and $500
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    The Heart for Service Award recognizes a student with a demonstrated passion for service. This award is presented to a student who has made significant contributions to community service, either through leadership roles or through a substantial commitment of time in service-focused organizations at UAB.

    Faculty Spotlight Award

    • Award: Plaque and $500
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    Selected by the faculty, the Faculty Spotlight Award honors a student who stands out for their willingness to support classmates and contribute positively to the learning environment. This may include consistently helping peers, actively engaging in classroom or clinic discussions, or demonstrating exceptional professionalism and collegiality.

    Jess Boyd Eskridge Clinical Excellence Award

    • Award: Plaque and $500
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    This Award of Distinction is presented to the graduating student who best demonstrates excellence in clinical patient care across all UAB School of Optometry clinics. The recipient consistently shows superior clinical skills, professionalism, and dedication to patient-centered care.

    Southern Council of Optometrists Clinical Excellence Award

    • Award: $1,000
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    Selected by the Primary Care faculty attendings, this award recognizes a top student who exemplifies excellence in patient care in the primary care clinic throughout their time at the UAB School of Optometry.

    Student Ambassador Leadership Award

    • Award: Plaque and gift card
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    The Student Ambassador Leadership Award is presented to a student selected by Student Affairs who demonstrates exceptional leadership in student recruitment and engagement with visitors helping shape positive and knowledgeable first impressions of our program and embodying the values of service and leadership within the UAB and UABSO community.

    Alabama Optometric Association Leadership Award

    • Award: Plaque and $500
    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    Selected by members of the Dean’s Group, this award honors a student who has demonstrated outstanding and proven leadership qualities and is recognized as a future leader in the optometric profession.

  • Other Awards and Scholarships

    Dr. Robert B. Mandell GP Clinical Excellence Award

    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    Selected by the contact lens faculty, this award is presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding achievement and clinical excellence in the fitting and management of gas permeable (GP) contact lenses.

    Good-Lite Award for Excellence in Pediatric Optometry

    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    Chosen by the pediatric optometry faculty, this award recognizes a student who demonstrates excellence in pediatric patient care and a strong commitment to serving children and their families.

    Low Vision Excellence Awards

    • Eligibility: Fourth-year students

    These awards are presented to students who excel in both the Low Vision course and clinic and who demonstrate a strong interest in incorporating low vision care into their future practice:

    • Optelec Excellence in Low Vision Award (Certificate and Low Vision Starter Kit)
    • Design for Vision Incorporated/William Feinbloom Low Vision Award (Plaque and $1,000)
    • Eschenbach Low Vision Award (Certificate and Diagnostic Set)

    Vision America / Dr. Rod Nowakowski Co-Management Award

    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    This award recognizes a student who demonstrates excellence in the ocular disease clinic, with particular distinction in the co-management of patients requiring interdisciplinary care.

    Alcon Fourth-Year Student Scholarship Award

    • Eligibility: Fourth-year student

    This scholarship awards eligible students for excellence in clinical education and professional development. Learn more about the award and application process on the Alcon Fourth-Year Student Scholarship information page.

    American Academy of Optometry Student Awards, Scholarships, and Travel Grants

    The American Academy of Optometry offers a variety of awards, scholarships, and travel grants to recognize academic excellence, research involvement, and professional engagement. Visit the American Academy of Optometry Student Awards and Grants page for additional information.

    Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation Scholarships

    Optometry Cares provides multiple scholarship opportunities to support optometry students across the nation. Additional details are available on the Optometry Cares student scholarships webpage.

    ASCO Student Award in Clinical Ethics

    The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Student Award in Clinical Ethics recognizes a student who demonstrates exemplary ethical behavior and decision-making in clinical care. Learn more on the ASCO Student Award in Clinical Ethics webpage.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition 2025-2026  
Resident $10,552 per semester $31,656 per year
Non Resident $18,004 per semester $54,012 per year
Non-Resident with Merit Scholarship* $13,671 per semester $41,012 per year
     
Mandatory Fees  
1st Year $1,196  
2nd Year $1,346  
3rd Year $1,346  
4th Year $1,184  
     
Insurance Cost  
Health Insurance (can opt out with proof of current coverage) $3,146  
Dental Health Fee (can opt out with proof of current coverage) $102  

*98% of our non-resident, non-contract students qualify for the School of Optometry Merit Scholarship.

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