The regular application period for students entering with or without a bachelor's degree begins on July 15 and ends on February 1. Interviewing begins in October and continues through April. A rolling admissions process is used, and the selection process is usually completed by the end of May. A new class begins each fall.

All candidates must take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) and provide an official score report by February 1, the application deadline. OAT scores are valid for only five (5) years and may be taken as many times as desired.

If you did not receive an OAT brochure with the application, you may request one from:

Optometry Admission Testing Program
211 E. Chicago Ave., Ste. 1846
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
(312) 440-2693
www.opted.org

The IU supplemental application fee is $50.00 and is non-refundable. All applicants who apply online MUST pay the fee using a credit card.

The IU international graduate application fee is $60.00 and is non-refundable. International applicants who apply online MUST pay the $60 fee using a credit card.

The admission process for non US citizens has two components: acceptance by the School of Optometry and formal admission to Indiana University. Formal admission and visa certificates are issued by the International Admissions Office. Applicants will need to provide proof of financial support for the first year's expenses to the International Admissions Office in order to be admitted to Indiana University.

An invitation for interview might be extended after your file has been evaluated to determine scholastic competence (college grades and admission test scores) and personal attributes. Letters of recommendation, accounts of participation in extracurricular activities, work experience, recognitions received, and the essay/personal statement determine personal attributes.

Interviews are arranged by the Office of Student Administration beginning mid-October through April. The interviews are held at the IU School of Optometry and are conducted by members of the faculty, Student Administration staff, and current students.

Proof of English Language proficiency will be required of all applicants whose native language is not English regardless of the applicant's present citizenship. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the preferred test. For information go to www.toefl.org or write to:

TOEFL
CN 6154
Princeton, NJ 08541-6154, USA

If you previously applied to the IU School of Optometry and wish to be reconsidered, to renew your application go to: www.optomcas.org.

Students who accept an offer of admission to the IU Doctor of Optometry program are required to pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $500.00. If the student enrolls in the IU School of Optometry, the deposit will be applied to the student's tuition. If the student does not enroll, the deposit is not refunded.

Both Indiana University and the School of Optometry require students to provide proof of the immunizations listed below. Details can be found at www.registrar.indiana.edu/Services/immune.html.

• Measles
• Rubella (German Measles)
• Mumps
• Tetanus, Diphtheria

In addition to the above, the School of Optometry requires our students to complete the Hepatitis-B vaccination series (three appointments) prior to entering the clinic. Optometry students will also be required to update their immunizations and complete tuberculosis testing within three months prior to entering the clinic and updating any immunizations. Copies of immunization records need to be submitted to the Director of Clinics office in OP 306.