Completion of minimum 90 semester credit hours Minimum GPA of 2.8 / Competitive GPA of 3.4+ OAT Minimum score of 300 AA and 290 TS / Competitive scores are 320+ Earned a grade of 2.0+ in the following prerequisite courses Calculus (3 semester credit hours) Physics w/laboratory (8 semester credit hours) Biology w/laboratory (8 semester credit hours) General Chemistry w/laboratory (8 semester credit hours) Organic Chemistry w/laboratory (4 semester credit hours) Microbiology (3 semester credit hours) Anatomy & Physiology (3 semester credit hours) Biochemistry (3 semester credit hours) English (6 semester credit hours) Humanities/Social Science/Behavioral Science (15 semester credit hours)

Verified OptomCAS Application must be received between July 1st -April 1st NSU Supplemental Application must be received between July 1st -April 1st Interview Invitation Interview

Shadow Doctors of Optometry from several practice modalities Be prepared to answer questions on the role of the OD in the health professions Tell stories about your shadowing experiences or work experiences in OD setting Research the University’s program and be prepared to discuss the demands of the program and what you feel are its strengths Be prepared to address any academic issues you’ve encountered in your undergraduate career Be prepared to answer questions on ethics and professionalism as it relates to behavior and academics

Tips on How to “rock” your optometry school interview Arrive on time “Dress to impress!”

don’t be a Being prepared is one thing, but reciting memorized answers is not good. Show your personality! If you are a fun person, be fun!  if you are talkative, be talkative!  If you are enthusiastic, be enthusiastic!  We want to meet the “real you” and not an actor. Speak clearly and confidently

Committee on Admissions will review the first two aspects of the process and make an admissions recommendation to the Dean of the College Dean will make final decision Applicant is notified of decision

NSUCO Contact Information Dr. Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions bacigalu@nova.edu Juan Saavedra, M.A. Recruitment and Student Affairs Coordinator (954) 262-1651, jsaavedra@nova.edu