The University of Houston College of Optometry will be utilizing OptomCAS, the optometry centralized application service for the academic year 2011-2012.
For more information on OptomCAS and to access the OptomCAS application visit the OptomCAS Website.
Please be aware that, in addition to the OptomCAS application, applicants will be required to fill out a UHCO Supplemental Application. . The UHCO supplemental application will be available to applicants on our website (www.opt.uh.edu) as soon as the OptomCAS application is submitted and an OptomCAS ID is generated. The UHCO supplemental application ID will be the same as the OptomCAS ID. A fifty dollar ($50US), non-refundable application fee for the UHCO supplemental application is required.
To begin your supplemental application Click here
Keep in mind that OptomCAS may take 4 to 6 weeks to verify credentials therefore some applications submitted prior to February 15 may not be received by UHCO until after the March 15 deadline.
Also note that UHCO requires that two of the letters of recommendation that are sent to OptomCAS be academic letters of recommendation, i.e. the letters must be from faculty who have directly taught the applicant.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the office of Student Affairs at osa@optometry.uh.edu or (713) 743-1847.
The Office of Optometry Relations