3+4 Optometry Program with SUNY Optometry

Enrolling at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó through our 3+4 Optometry Program with SUNY Optometry will allow you to receive your OD degree in an accelerated 7 years, rather than the typical 8 year period.

If you are accepted into this Program, you will major in Biology at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó for 3 years, after which you will transfer to SUNY Optometry for 4 additional years of study. After your first year of studies at SUNY Optometry, Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó will award you a BS Degree in Biology – effectively giving you credit for your first year of study in Optometry toward your BS degree from Â鶹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ.

Students may apply as high school seniors or as a Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó rising Sophomore.

High School Senior Applicant

Requirements

  • High school average of 93% or higher
  • Should be in the upper 10% of their high school class
  • Definite interest in the profession of optometry through exploration
  • Evidence of community involvement
  • Reasonable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interview by a SUNY Optometry representative

To Apply

Simply complete either the preferred  or the . The preferred deadline for submission of all application materials to Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó is November 15th – therefore, we recommend you begin the application process 4-6 weeks prior to that date. It is important that you clearly indicate on your application that you wish to be considered for the 3/4 Optometry Program at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ.

If you are admitted to Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó and meet the requirements set by SUNY Optometry to be further considered for the Program, detailed information will follow your offer of admission.

Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó Rising Sophomore Applicant

Requirements

  • Overall GPA of at least 3.3
  • Overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all math and science prerequisite courses with no individual grade below a C
  • Definite interest in the profession of optometry through exploration
  • Evidence of community involvement
  • Reasonable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interview by a SUNY Optometry representative

To Apply

Submit to SUNY Optometry's Office of Student Affairs:

  • Application
  • College transcripts (grades for freshman year must be reflected on transcript)
  • One letter of recommendation
  • One-page essay on the topic, "Why Optometry"

For more information about the program, please visit the .

More information on applying to Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó (or contact the Admissions Office at 866-245-5211).