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CCO Optometry Admissions Guide (2027)

Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry has a current admissions route for Fall 2027 entry. This guide separates confirmed requirements, deadlines, selection, and interview information from details the programme has not published.

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Evidence at a glance

What is confirmed for this cycle

Application cycle
Fall 2027 entry
Last source check
August 23, 2026

Admissions details can change. Use the cited official source and your invitation as the final authority.

On this page
  1. Current cycle
  2. Quick facts
  3. Admission requirements
  4. Important dates
  5. How selection works
  6. Interview details
  7. Who this program may suit
  8. Practice and next step
  9. Frequently asked questions
  10. Sources
  11. Practice prompts

Current-cycle decision support

Turn confirmed information into a first practice

Recommended first practice

Clinic appointment access and fairness

Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.

Quick facts

Admission requirements

Apply through OptomCAS with at least 90 semester hours, prerequisites graded C or higher, cumulative and science GPAs of at least 2.75, an accepted exam, and two recommendations including one from an optometrist. Review every prerequisite and document against the live programme instructions before submitting. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog

Important dates

The current OptomCAS deadline is April 1, 2027. CCO says the entrance exam must be completed by April 30 and interviews may run from August through May. Dates and availability can change during the cycle, so recheck before submission. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog OptomCAS 2026–27 deadlines

How selection works

CCO uses rolling review and considers academics, test scores, experience, character, communication, knowledge of the profession, service, and research. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog

Interview details

Confirmed

Invited applicants normally attend an on-campus, closed-file interview day lasting about six hours. CCO evaluates communication, understanding of optometry, and commitment to patient care. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog

Not published

CCO does not publish the interview questions or scoring scale.

Who this program may suit

This programme may suit applicants who want interprofessional training near Chicago and can show service, communication, and informed commitment to patient care. Compare the curriculum, clinical setting, and eligibility rules with your own goals. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog

Practice and next step

Record one response to the clinic-access and fairness scenario as if it were an optometry interview. Review whether you identified missing facts, balanced patient needs, and stated a clear next step. Make one specific adjustment, record a second response, and compare the two attempts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current application deadline?

The current OptomCAS deadline is April 1, 2027. CCO says the entrance exam must be completed by April 30 and interviews may run from August through May. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog OptomCAS 2026–27 deadlines

Is an interview part of selection?

Yes, selected applicants complete an interview stage. CCO 2026–27 admissions catalog

Sources

Recommended preparation

Guide to Brief and Concise Responses

Practise making responses shorter without losing the reasoning behind them. Work through five lessons on stating the main point, planning under time pressure, cutting repetition, adapting across interview formats, and reviewing one answer for a clearer second attempt.

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Clinic appointment access and fairness

Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.

Medical EthicsIntermediate

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Prepare for your Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry selection process

Record a response, review one observable weakness, and repeat the same prompt with that adjustment.

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