{"id":4409,"date":"2022-05-05T16:17:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T23:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/optometry\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4409"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T22:52:42","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/071125-westernu-john-tassinari-for-aoa-focus-01.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/071125-westernu-john-tassinari-for-aoa-focus-01.jpg 2048w, \/media\/optometry\/images\/071125-westernu-john-tassinari-for-aoa-focus-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"An instructor shows two students a test pattern sheet in a classroom with a whiteboard and target charts in the background.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere 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We look forward to receiving your application.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Application Process<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All prospective applicants must complete\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optomcas.liaisoncas.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optometry Centralized Application Service\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">(OptomCAS) application to be considered for admission into our program.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The later you apply, the more competition you will have as many of the seats will have already been filled due to the rolling admission process, so apply early!<\/span><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-yellow\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/080525-od-welcome-week_015.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/080525-od-welcome-week_015.jpg 2048w, \/media\/optometry\/images\/080525-od-welcome-week_015-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Two women wearing white lab coats with Western University logos, smiling and holding bags, stand indoors in front of a neutral background.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">2027<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Application<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">PRIMARY APPLICATION<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOpens: June 29, 2026<br \/>\r\nCloses: May 1, 2027 (11:59 pm EST)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAll application materials and application fees must be received on or before the deadline. 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Candidates will receive emails for:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #242424;font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.6;margin: 0;padding-left: 20px\">\n<li>Acknowledgment of OptomCAS application receipt<\/li>\n<li>A list of any missing materials<\/li>\n<li>Notification when your application is complete and sent to the Admissions Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Timeline Item 3 -->\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -12px;width: 20px;height: 20px;background-color: #ffffff;border: 3px solid #8b2230;border-radius: 50%;margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #8b2230;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 5px 0\">May<\/h4>\n<p>Check WesternU\u2019s exact deadline to submit a completed OptomCAS application, along with associated fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- INTERVIEW PHASE -->\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;border-left: 4px solid #8b2230;padding-left: 30px;position: relative\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -17px;top: -10px;width: 30px;height: 30px;background-color: #8b2230;border-radius: 50%;border: 4px solid #ffffff\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #8b2230;font-size: 20px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 20px 0;text-transform: uppercase;letter-spacing: 1px\">Interview<\/h3>\n\n<!-- Timeline Item 1 -->\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -12px;width: 20px;height: 20px;background-color: #ffffff;border: 3px solid #8b2230;border-radius: 50%;margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #8b2230;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 5px 0\">September\u2013May<\/h4>\n<p>Selected candidates will be invited via email for an interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ADMISSION OFFERS PHASE -->\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;border-left: 4px solid #e0ab4c;padding-left: 30px;position: relative\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -17px;top: -10px;width: 30px;height: 30px;background-color: #e0ab4c;border-radius: 50%;border: 4px solid #ffffff\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #8b2230;font-size: 20px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 20px 0;text-transform: uppercase;letter-spacing: 1px\">Admission Offers<\/h3>\n\n<!-- Timeline Item 1 -->\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -12px;width: 20px;height: 20px;background-color: #ffffff;border: 3px solid #e0ab4c;border-radius: 50%;margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #8b2230;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 5px 0\">October\u2013August<\/h4>\n<p>It is difficult to predict exactly when you will hear back with an update on the status of your application. Acceptances can be offered as late as the first date of classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ACCEPTED CANDIDATES PHASE -->\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;border-left: 4px solid #d3d3d3;padding-left: 30px;position: relative\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -17px;top: -10px;width: 30px;height: 30px;background-color: #d3d3d3;border-radius: 50%;border: 4px solid #ffffff\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #8b2230;font-size: 20px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0 0 20px 0;text-transform: uppercase;letter-spacing: 1px\">Accepted Candidates<\/h3>\n\n<!-- Timeline Item 1 -->\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 0\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute;left: -12px;width: 20px;height: 20px;background-color: #ffffff;border: 3px solid #d3d3d3;border-radius: 50%;margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<p>If accepted, a $500 nonrefundable deposit will be due in 14 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>*Please note that all deadlines will be strictly enforced. *<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h3>Related Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"FAQs\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/faqs\/\">Frequently asked questions<\/a>\u00a0regarding our online application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please carefully review the application checklist to ensure that you submit all required documents on time and in the appropriate manner.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative mt-48 md:mt-72\">\n  <div class=\"absolute top-128 bottom-0 left-0 w-full bg-gray\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"container relative pb-80 md:pb-112\">\n    <div class=\"px-24\">\n      <div class=\"bg-black py-48 md:py-64 relative px-24 sm:px-40 text-white rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:text-center overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                      <h2 class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n                                <p class=\"t-p2 mt-24 md:w-8\/12 mx-auto\">To give you peace of mind, we will e-mail you when your application is received. 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