OD Admissions
Prospective Students

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • The next OPEN HOUSE for individuals interested in learning about the profession of Optometry and the entrance requirements will be held the first week in January, 2009. Please check this page in early December for the exact date and the procedure for Registering

  • Applications for the class entering in August, 2009 may be entered on-line starting on July 10, 2008 or earlier by down loading a paper application at http://www.sunyopt.edu/admissions/od_app.shtml

    The deadlines for receiving application for the class entering in August, 2009:
    • For EARLY DECISION - July 15, 2008
    • For ROLLING ADMISSIONS - MARCH 1, 2009
      ( OATs written after February 28, 2009 will not be accepted)
    Since SUNY is on "Rolling Admissions", early applications and OATs are advised

  • Representatives from SUNY are available to speak to Pre-Optometry and Pre-Health/Med. Clubs on Campuses. To arrange for a representative to speak please contact Dr. Johnston, V.P. for Student Affairs, at 800-291-3937 or admissions@sunyopt.edu

Please forward any questions or suggestions to: SUNY State College of Optometry
Office of Student Affairs
Room 1131
33 West 42nd St.
New York,
New York 10036
(800) 291-3937