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Ready to Launch—Admissions Cycle 2010-11
July 15, 2010 is the launch date for this season’s admissions cycle through OptomCAS, the centralized application service used by all schools and colleges of optometry. The online application can be accessed at www.optomcas.org
SCCO will require a supplemental application in addition to the centralized application. This supplemental application will be hosted by OptomCAS and will be submitted as part of your centralized application through the OptomCAS portal. It then takes between two and three weeks before SCCO receives your application from OptomCAS. You will then be prompted via email to pay SCCO’s secondary application fee of $65.00.
Since SCCO uses rolling admissions, it is best to apply early. You do not need to have taken the OAT to apply. OAT scores will be reported directly to SCCO from ASCO (OAT test administrator).
Questions about OptomCAS or the admissions process? Email them to jmunroe@scco.edu
Attention Pre-Optometry Students and Facebook Fans
SCCO now has a Facebook Group designed just for you! It is hosted by our Director of Admissions, Dr. Jane Ann Munroe. An SCCO graduate with 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Munroe helps students with the admissions process, and answers their questions about optometry as a career choice.
Direct Facebook link to the OFFICIAL Pre-Optometry Group Southern California College of Optometry
Here's how to join Facebook: go to www.facebook.com and open a free, personal Facebook account listing your undergrad college as your primary Network. Once you have created your own personal profile page, search for the “Official Pre-Optometry Group Southern California College of Optometry” and you'll find the group’s Facebook page. Dr. Munroe will need to approve your request before you can join the group. You will be able to post questions and comments on “The Wall” and join the Discussion Boards. The Group’s input is proving to be an especially invaluable tool for applicants.
We will look forward to having you join!
SCCO Admissions Open House - Saturday, April 23, 2011
Any and all who are interested in the profession of optometry are invited to attend. Take a tour and meet with students and faculty. Speakers and a student panel will provide a better understanding of our program. Spend the day in our beautiful campus setting. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Click here for information.
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST! Please RSVP by April 21, 2011 with the Student Affairs Office via email to lcassidy@scco.edu or call 714.992.7803.
SCCO On-the-Road*
Below are dates and locations of the Grad Fair where you can talk to Dr. Jane Ann Munroe, Director of Admissions. For the Pre-Optometry Clubs, please consult your College website for more information. Information subject to change.
Date |
Institution |
Time |
| 10/5/09 | SFSU Pre-Optometry Club | 5pm |
| 10/6/09 | Foothill Community College | 1 - 2pm |
| 10/7/09 | UCB Pre-Optometry Club | 7pm |
| 10/8/09 | UC Davis Pre-Optometry Club | 5pm |
| 10/20/09 | Boise State University Grad Fair | 2 - 5:30pm |
| 10/21/09 | Idaho State University Grad Fair | 10am - 2pm |
| 10/22/09 | BYU Idaho Grad Fair | 10am - 3pm |
| 11/9/09 | Utah State University Grad Fair | 10am - 2pm |
| 11/10/09 | Weber State University Grad Fair | 9am - 1pm |
| 11/11/09 | University of Utah and Westminster College Grad Fair | 10am - 2pm |
| 11/11/09 | BYU Provo Pre-Health Club Address | 8pm |
| 11/12/09 | BYU Provo Grad Fair | 10am - 2pm |
| 11/13/09 | Utah Valley University Grad Fair | 10am - 2pm |
| 11/19/09 | UCSD Pre-Optometry Club and VES (Visual Eye Society) Pre-Optometry Club , Red Shoe Room | 6pm |
| 12/3/09 | MAPS and TOPPS joint presentation at CSULB | 6:30pm |
| 12/8/09 | USC Pre-Optometry Club | 2-4pm |
| 1/13/10 | UCI Pre-Optometry Club | 5pm |
| 1/19/10 | UCSB Pre-Optometry Club Address | 6pm |
| 1/21/10 | Cal-Poly Pomona Pre-Optometry Club | Noon-1pm |
| 1/29/10 | "Catch the Wave" Health Career Conference at SDSU | All Day |
| 2/10/10 | UCLA Pre-Optometry Club | 6 - 8pm |
| 2/15/10 | CSULA Pre-Optometry Club (USU El Monte Room 311) | 2pm |
| 3/4/10 | UCLA "Jumpstart Your Career in Optometry" | 6pm |
| 3/27/10 | UNCC-Charlotte, Room CHHS 289 | 9-11am |
| 3/29/10 | North Carolina State University Grad Fair | Noon-4pm |
| 3/29/10 | NCSU Pre-Optometry Club, Breakout Session, Room 2722 | |
| 3/30/10 | UNC Chapel Hill Grad Fair | 10am-3pm |
| 3/30/10 | Duke University, Bryan Center Von Canon Rooms | 6-9pm |
| 3/31/10 | E. Carolina University Grad Fair | 10am-2pm |
| 3/31/10 | UNC Chapel Hill Pre-Optometry Club, Student Union Rm 2510 | 6pm |
| 4/11/10 | La Sierra University Price Science Complex Patio | 11:45am-12:45pm |
| 4/19/10 | Portland State University - Portland Pre-Health Society | 10am-2pm |
| 4/20/10 | Washington State University - Vancouver | 10am-Noon |
| 4/21/10 | Oregon State University | 10am-3pm |
| 4/22/10 | University of Oregon | 11am-3pm |
| 4/26/10 | University of Colorado, Boulder, Pre-Optometry Club | 6:30pm |
| 4/27/10 | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Pre-Health Society Club | TBA |
| 4/28/10 | Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Pre-Optometry Club | 6:30pm |
| 4/29/10 | University of Colorado, Greeley, Pre-Optometry Club | 6pm |
| 5/7/10 | Mt SAC, Pomona, 4th Annual Health Professions Conference | All Day |
No Pre-Optometry Club on Your Campus?
This could be your golden opportunity to start one! Click here for more information on how to start a club on your campus. A pre-optometry club serves the profession and makes a great discussion topic come interview time.
If you would like a campus tour or personal help with admissions questions, please make an appointment by contacting the Student Affairs Office at 714.449.7444 or admissions@scco.edu.