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Nova Southeastern University's College of Optometry is a leader in optometry education and research. Our students are taught by world-renowned faculty and have access to state-of-the-art facilities. We are committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a competitive field. Our graduates are in high demand. They are employed by leading eye care practices and hospitals around the country.
NSU's College of Optometry is situated in the heart of a university with strong roots across the health care spectrum. The emphasis on health inspires our university members, even as they serve the broader community.
We are proud of our legacy of excellence and are excited to continue our tradition of innovation and discovery. Our faculty and staff members provide the fuel that propels our College forward. We hope that you will become as excited as we are about the past, present, and future of NSU's College of Optometry.
Our Vision
Through excellence and innovations in teaching, research, service and learning, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry will be recognized by accrediting agencies, the academic and optometric communities, and the general public, as a premier College of Optometry, of quality and distinction that engages all students and produces alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, professional organizations, and optometric careers.
Our Mission
The mission of the College of Optometry is to prepare, educate and train optometric physicians to practice at the highest level of proficiency, integrity, and professionalism; and to provide a multidisciplinary environment that encourages scholarly activity, service, and lifelong learning.
Our Goals
- Students will graduate from the program with the necessary skills and knowledge to practice optometry.
- Students and faculty will participate in scholarly activities.
- Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry will assist optometrists in their ongoing pursuit to improve their skills and knowledge base.
- Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry will contribute through education and service to the greater communities in which our faculty, students and graduates participate.
"We are proud of the high-quality instruction and clinical experience our program provides to assist you on your educational journey to becoming an optometric physician. Our commitment to a collaborative and inclusive learning environment supports your success. We value the advantages that diversity and inclusion bring to both the educational and clinical experiences of our students and faculty. Our primary goal is to prepare and graduate excellent doctors of optometry that will treat their patients with compassion and uphold the highest standards, ethics, and ideals of the profession. Our program will prepare you to practice in all modes of practice, in any state or Canada, and help you achieve your professional goals."
Linda S. Rouse, O.D., M.B.A., FAAO | Dean
I-95 or Florida's Turnpike
Take I-595 exit, westbound; proceed on I-595 to University Drive exit. Take University Drive south, approximately 1 mile past the I-595 intersection. Pass the SW 30th Street traffic light. Immediately after, turn left at the Nova Southeastern University traffic light. Our school is on your left.
University Drive
From the North: Take University Drive south. Approximately 1 mile past the I-595 intersection, pass the SW 30th Street traffic light. Immediately after, turn left at the Nova Southeastern University traffic light. Our school is on your left.
From the South: Take University Drive north. Approximately 2 miles past the Griffin Road intersection, turn right at the Nova Southeastern University traffic light. Our school is on your left.
I-75
Take I-75 to the I-595 East exit. Proceed on I-595 East to University Drive exit. Take University Drive south. Approximately 1 mile past the I-595 intersection, pass the SW 30th Street traffic light. Immediately after, turn left at the Nova Southeastern University traffic light. Our school is on your left.
Call (954) 262-1101, or 800-541-6682, ext. 21101