How to Apply
Application for admission is accepted annually between July 1st and February 28th for fall enrollment.
Required Materials
- Completion of all Prerequisite Materials >
- Completion of the Optometry Centralized OptomCAS Application >
Applicants who apply through OptomCAS submit a completed web-based application comprised of biographical data, colleges and universities attended, academic course history, recommendations, work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, and a personal essay.
It may take 4-6 weeks after submission for the OptomCAS application to be verified; therefore, the OptomCAS application should be submitted before February’s deadline.
- Completion of the OD Supplemental Application
- Completion of required entrance exam scores
The College of Optometry requires submission of entrance exam scores and strongly prefers the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT). MCAT, PCAT, DAT, and GRE scores are also acceptable. - Completion and Successfully passing a Criminal Background Check.
Advising
Pre-Optometry advising is available!
Current UH Students: Appointments can be made via AccessUH.
Not a current UH Student? Make an appointment with Mr. Lyle Tate.
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