1. The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree prepares students to diagnose and treat optical defects and eye diseases by using glasses, contact lenses, and medications.
2. The degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science is for optometry graduates and those in other fields who wish to pursue vision research and teaching careers.
3. The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Optometric Technology prepares students for careers as optometric technicians or opticians.

OAT Means:** Biology: 318, Physics: 320, General Chemistry: 327, Organic Chemistry: 327, Total Science: 325, Reading: 350, Quantitative: 316, Academic Average: 324

Profiles of previous incoming OD classes: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

• We encourage ALL qualified persons of both sexes and all racial and ethnic groups to apply.
• Applications are due by February 1st.
• Applicants do not need to have finished all of the pre-optometry requirements in order to apply for admission. The pre-optometry requirements must be complete by the time the applicant hopes to enter.
• Applicants must provide a set of OAT scores by November 30 prior to the year of entry. Repeat or additional OAT scores must be received by February 28 of the year of entry.

Applicants are also evaluated on:

Academics: college grades and the OAT test scores. Each section of the OAT is evaluated separately. College grades carry slightly more weight.

Personal attributes: character recommendations, accounts of participation in extracurricular activities, work experience, recognitions received, and the application narrative.

Results of admissions interview: An admission interview is required for admission. This interview is held at the School of Optometry, and the interviewers are faculty members. The faculty interviewers submit written evaluations to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the university and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary consideration of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Indiana University will take affirmative action, positive and extraordinary, to overcome the discriminatory effects of traditional policies and procedures with regard to the disabled, minorities, women, and Vietnam-era veterans.

An Affirmative Action office on each campus monitors the university's policies and assists individuals who have questions or problems related to discrimination.

The School of Optometry complies with this policy of nondiscrimination in all its admission decisions.