Your experience at SUNY College of Optometry extends well beyond the classroom and clinic. With nearly 30 student clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, professional networking events, and campus traditions, you’ll find countless ways to connect with classmates, explore your interests, and build lifelong friendships. Whether you’re studying in New York City or Syracuse, you’ll become part of a close-knit community that supports your academic, clinical, and personal growth.
Students have opportunities to make a meaningful impact through community service, outreach, and global learning experiences. Organizations such as Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO) provide opportunities to deliver vision care to underserved communities locally and internationally. The College also maintains international partnerships that expand learning opportunities and promote a global perspective on optometric education and patient care.
SUNY Optometry provides a comprehensive network of services to help you succeed throughout your educational journey. Support includes:
As with any educational institution, the student experience varies greatly for each person. In general, however, students, faculty and staff are supportive and helpful to each other in what is a collegial and comfortable environment. To get a better sense of life at the College, visit the news section of our website or follow us on social media.
Yes. The Office for Student Affairs and International Programs administers a peer program for individual and group tutorials.
Yes. The Office for Student Affairs and International Programs is available to all students for personal and academic counseling.
Absolutely. Community service is a core value at SUNY and the College is involved with a number of community service projects in the city. Additionally, many student organizations reach out to underserved populations. For more information on student organizations, visit the Clubs and Organizations page on our website.
