1. 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)

2. 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

4. 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

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

8. 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

10. 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

11. NSUCO Contact Information
Dr. Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions
Juan Saavedra, M.A.
Recruitment and Student Affairs Coordinator
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