Online Information Sessions for Prospective Students

Join us for online information sessions to learn more about SCO, optometry, The Eye Center and more.

Register Now for our June Webinar: 
Exploring the Field of Optometry

Mon, Jun 22, 2020 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM CDT

Are you curious to learn more about what the optometric profession offers? What is optometry?  What do optometrists do?  What is the job outlook for optometrists? And why should I consider pursuing optometry as a profession?  During this session, SCO faculty member Dr. Janette Pepper will answer these questions and more as you think about becoming an eye doctor!

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2885750038129002764

Attend the Virtual Fair to learn more about Doctor of Optometry Programs

June 2, 2020 9am - 7pm Eastern

SCO would like to encourage you to attend this unique virtual event where you can conveniently and effectively meet admissions representatives and interact with Doctor of Optometry Programs in a live online event.  This is a great opportunity to learn all of the different programs and have your questions answered.  We hope to see you in the SCO chat room!

Registration URL: https://www.careereco.com/events/optometry

Upcoming Sessions

2019-20 Webinar Schedule

• May: Preparing for the OAT
• May: COVID-19 & its Effects on the Application Cycle
• June: Preparing for the Profession

Past Sessions

View video recordings of past information sessions:

2019-2020 Webinar Series

• Financial Aid and Budgeting for Optometry School (April 20, 2020)

• Preparing for the Profession (November 21, 2019)

• Strengthening Your Application (September 17, 2019)

• Interview Skills (August 12, 2019)

• Tour SCO & The Eye Center (July 24, 2019)

2018-2019 Webinar Series

• Application Process, Timeline, and Tips (June 4th, 2019)

• Reapplying for Admission to SCO (May 16, 2019)

• Preparing for the OAT (April 22, 2019)

• A Preview of the SCO Curriculum (March 19, 2019)

• Financial Aid & Budgeting for Optometry School (February 21, 2019)

• 'A day in the life' SCO Student Panel (January 23, 2019)

• Exploring the Field of Optometry (November 5, 2018)

• Strengthen Your Application (September 13, 2018)

• Interview Skills (August 20, 2018)

2017-2018 Webinar Series

• Reapplying for Admission to SCO - May 31, 2018

• Application Process, Timeline, and Tips - April 23, 2018

• Prepare for the OAT—March 20, 2018 

• A day in the life of an optometry student”—February 21, 2018

• Financial Aid & Budgeting for Optometry School—January 30, 2018

• A Preview of the SCO Curriculum—November 9, 2017 

• SCO Student Panel—November 6, 2017

• Strengthen Your Application Webinar—October 25, 2017

• Interview Skills Workshop Webinar—September 20, 2017

2016 – 2017 Webinar Series

• OAT 101 (05/31/17)

• Financial Aid at SCO (03/08/17) 

• The Hayes Center for Practice Excellence (01/26/17)

• A Preview of the SCO Curriculum (10/4/16) 

• Applicant Interview Skills & Etiquette (08/31/16) 

2015 - 2016 Webinar Series:

• Exploring the Profession (07/20/16) 

• The Application Checklist (06/22/16)

• The Eye Center at SCO (05/31/16)

• OAT 101 (03/30/16)

• Financial Aid at SCO (02/17/16)

• A Preview of the SCO Curriculum (11/18/15)