Applying
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Before
you begin applying to the College of Optometry at UM-St. Louis,
it is recommended that you become familiar with the application
process. Carefully follow the directions and tips provided. Doing
so will ensure that your application is complete, accurate and
reflective of your ability to become an exceptional optometrist.
The application season for the College of Optometry at the University
of Missouri-St. Louis begins August 1 for the class entering the following
year. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after
the August 1 opening date.
This application site includes all the forms you will need to apply.
If you should need more than one copy of a form, you can copy any of
the forms or download additional copies.
Helpful
Hints for Our New On-Line Application
EARLY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
If you wish to be considered for a merit scholarship, ALL application
materials must be completed and received by the College of Optometry
no later than 5 p.m. on December 15.
FINAL DEADLINE: Please
note new deadline date.
All application materials must be delivered to the College of Optometry’s
Office of Student Services no later than 5 p.m. on February 15.
No application materials will be accepted which are postmarked
on February 15.
PREREQUISITES:
You must complete a series of prerequisites courses. For a listing
of requirements refer to the academic record form within this site.
A Statistics course is required. It is recommended that you take
Psychological Statistics to fulfill this requirement. Please note
additional recommended courses include biochemistry and anatomy
& physiology for your third biology course.
HOW WILL I KNOW THAT THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY RECEIVED
ALL MY APPLICATION MATERIALS?
You will receive a monthly application “status” communication
from the Office of Student Services. Once our office has received
all of your application materials, you will be notified that your
application is complete. Applications are reviewed on a daily basis.
INVITATION FOR INTERVIEWS:
Typically, interviews begin as early as October and extend into
the beginning of April. An interview will be offered to you by
email. If you did not provide us with an email address, your interview
request letter will be mailed to you. |
