Program Description
Arizona College of Optometry's Pre-Optometry program (AZ-POP) is a three day in-person program designed for undergraduate students interested in the health sciences to learn more about pursuing a career in optometry. Through interactive activities, students will gain insight into the optometric profession, including the application process, life as an optometry student, and the diverse career options that optometry has to offer.
Program Activities
- Seminars on preparing for optometry school, optometry techniques, and the admissions process
- Tours of the Glendale campus classrooms, laboratories, and the .
- Hands-on workshops using state of the art technology including virtual reality eye exam simulators
- Panel discussions with current students, , and alumni
- Interactive experiences in optometric labs
2026 Dates
Dates: June 22-24, 2026
Time (subject to change):
- Day 1: 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
- Day 2: 9:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Day 3: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ 19555 N 59th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85308
Eligibility
- Interest in a career in optometry
- Undergraduate college student or recent college graduate (minimum age of 18 years on the first day of the program)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Consent to a photograph and video, release form included in the application
Application Process and Deadlines
- Complete an online application.
- A complete set of unofficial college transcripts should be emailed to: azpop@midwestern.edu.
- A completed application and transcripts must be submitted by March 15, 2026.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the AZCOPT Pre-Optometry Program, please contact the AZ-POP committee at azpop@midwestern.edu.