Discover whether a future in optometry is right for you while building experience that can prepare you for your next step.
Our programs for prospective students offer opportunities to explore optometry and vision science, gain exposure to research and clinical settings, and learn more about the path to optometry school. Explore the programs below to find the experience that fits where you are in your journey.
Join us for our annual Winter Open House to explore SUNY Optometry, learn more about our programs, and connect with our community.
Participate in one of our unique CSTEP Programs: Each year — once in the spring and once in the fall — we offer a unique, two-week internship program that immerses participants in the world of optometry. In addition, each summer we offer a free graduate-level course on vision science. Join CSTEP
Want to find out what the day-to-day life of an optometrist is like? We can help you find an optometrist in your area to shadow so that you can learn more about the profession.
Over the course of a three-day summer program, Eye-CARE camp aims to prepare prospective applicants for the rigors of the optometry school application process and health professions programs more broadly. More Information on Eye-CARE Summer Camp
A six-week experience focused on introducing undergraduate students to the profession of optometry and vision science research. Applications for this program open the spring. More information on INSIGHT
We’re happy to meet with your pre-health/pre-optometry group and provide insight as well as tips for building a competitive application. To request a visit, please email our General Admissions address at admissions@sunyopt.edu
