The College of Optometry selects students based on the candidate's applications content, pre-professional academic performance, Optometry Admission Test (OAT) scores, letters of evaluation and personal interviews.

Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours (30 of which must be taken at a four year institution) of specified coursework at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum 2.8 GPA on a four point scale.

The College of Optometry requires students to earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each of the following courses.

Required Prerequisite Courses:

Course	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
Mathematics: Calculus	3	4
Physics with laboratory	8	12
Biology with laboratory	8	12
General chemistry with laboratory	8	12
Organic chemistry with laboratory	4	6
Microbiology Biochemistry Anatomy and Physiology	3 3 3	4 4 4
Social/Behavioral Sciences/Humanities	15	22
English (composition, literature, etc.)	6	9
Courses strongly recommended: Statistics Computer Literacy	3	4

(Upon review of a student's individual record, the Committee on Admissions may require additional coursework and testing as condition of acceptance.)

Preference will be given to students with a baccalaureate degree and/or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. However, the Dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to consider any unusual circumstances.

There is no requirement that a student major in a specific area. However, a background in the biological sciences in recommended.

All applicants are required to submit official scores from the Optometry Admission Test.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Nova Southeastern University
Attention: Optometry Admissions
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328
(954)262-1132
(800)356-0026, Extension 21132