Optometry Program

Application Process

The processing of applications begins September 1, one year prior to the year of desired enrollment. Applications received on or before March 31 are given priority consideration.

  • Student application reviews begin September 1
  • Interviews are scheduled and initiated, beginning October 1 
  • Candidates meeting the requirements are admitted on a weekly basis until class capacity is reached 

It is to a student’s advantage to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration for admission.

Submitting Your Application

Beginning July 15, 2009, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University will join other colleges of optometry by accepting applications ONLY through the Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS) www.optomcas.org.

To be considered an applicant must:

Submit a properly completed application to the Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS) at www.optomcas.org, beginning July 15, 2009. Detailed instructions regarding the completion of the application and the essay are provided on the OptomCAS website.

  • Arrange to have forwarded directly to OptomCAS the following letters of evaluation to fulfill the requirement for Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University either:
    • A PreProfessional Committee letter of evaluation
    • Three natural science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics) teaching faculty or two science teaching faculty and one practicing optometrist whom you have shadowed.
    • Letter packets containing the letters outlined in number 2.
  • Additional letters will enchance the file but will not fulfill our required letters of evaluation.
  • Arrange to take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) prior to June 1 of the desired entering year; taking the OAT between September and December of the application process is highly recommended.
  • The exam is offered electronically.
  • Information and registration for on-line testing: www.opted.org
  • OAT results should not be more than two years old.

If you have questions about the processing of applications or the required pre-requisites, contact an Admissions Counselor at 800.824.6262.

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