Pre-Optometry
You bring an intense interest in optometry and a desire to help people…
…we help you foster the skills you’ll need to succeed in optometry school and beyond. At »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, you’ll obtain all the necessary academic training that optometry schools require.Top Reasons
Comprehensive
We provide all the academic courses optometry schools require for admissions, and classes that will help you succeed on the MCAT.Individualized Attention
Our Pre-Professional programs will help to guide you in your quest to become a optometrist. You will be paired with an advisor who knows what it takes to achieve your goals.Original Research
At »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, all students majoring in the natural sciences have an opportunity to do original research of their own design.Pre-Optometry Internships
Our extracurricular experiences will help broaden your knowledge and understanding of the world around you. These experiences include Junior Journeys, internships, shadowing and research.
Students find many opportunities in and around the city of Lakeland, as well as across the country and even internationally to gain experience. One of our most popular venues is Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM), a facility only 10 minutes from campus that allows students to experience firsthand many aspects of providing health care to the working uninsured in Polk County. Our local hospital, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and several large health care clinics as well as local physicians have provided excellent experiences for our students. Outside of Florida, students have traveled overseas on medical mission trips to places such as Costa Rica and Africa.
Meet our Mocs
Cheryl Lodwick ’07 talks about her »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË experience preparing for medical school.
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Program Details
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËs full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Program Contact
Nancy Morvillo, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Department Chair
Nelson C. White Chair in the Life Sciences
Polk Science - 126
863.680.6240
863.680.3970
