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• Join the Pre-Health Professions Program and request to be added to the 
• Meet with the Pre-Health Professions Advisor each semester to make a professional and academic development plan and review your progress
• Choose a college major that you enjoy and that provides a good “back-up plan” and career path in case you change your mind about optometry; common majors include biology, chemistry, and medical science, but all majors will be considered if a student completes the prerequisite courses and other admissions standards established by individual optometry programs
• Carefully check admission requirements at optometry schools of most interest and take the required coursework; see the list of accredited optometry schools in the 
• It is also highly recommended that you research each school’s and learn whether or not they accept AP credit and/or online coursework. Here is suggested U of I coursework for students interested in Optometry.

• Get significant shadowing and clinical experience and maintain a formal log (Professional Development Activities Log); be sure to meet clinical experience requirements of your preferred schools
• Develop strong relationships with faculty mentors, optometry professionals, and others who will be writing letters of reference
• Get involved in extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities
• Attend Pre-Health Professions Program workshops and networking events

The application process consists of taking the , applying through the  submitting college transcripts and letters of reference, and participating in invited interviews.

Your Pre-Health Advisor can assist you with preparing these materials and conducting mock interviews prior to meeting with admissions personnel.