College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) – dedicated to facilitate the awareness that vision involves more than eyesight and to expand the number of students that will deliver developmental vision care and vision therapy to their patients.

Contact Lens Society - organization open to third- and fourth-year students interested in expanding their knowledge of contact lenses through presentations by guest lecturers.

Fellowship of Christian Optometrists - for the promotion of good will and Christian belief within the profession of optometry.

Lion's Club - promoting service through community involvement, especially working with those who are visually impaired.

Optometric Private Practice Club - dedicated to prepare students for the business of optometry by providing resources and information from experienced persons, practices, and business entities.

National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) - dedicated to increasing minority representation in optometry.

State clubs - a collection of students interested in practicing in a particular state. Approximately 30 states are represented through these organizations that bring in outside speaks and provide mentoring possibilities and guidance regarding practice opportunities and regulations.

The Sports Vision Society - provides vision care to athletes at the state and international levels.

Student Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH) - founded at SCO in 1975 to provide free eye care and glasses to the underserved in Central America and throughout the world. SVOSH members work year-round to prepare for their annual 10-day missions. Activities include collecting, inspecting and sorting donated eyeglasses; and various projects to help finance travel expenses. Membership is open to all interested students. Since 1975, SVOSH members have seen over 170,000 patients in 12 different countries.

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