How to Apply | PhD in Vision Science
General application | Current OD or MS Students
Application Deadlines for Fall 2021
- Early application deadline: January 15, 2021
- General application deadline: March 15, 2021
General application
The following items should be arranged to be uploaded to our online application system:
- Online Vision Science Graduate Program Online Application from
- Curriculum vitae
- Application essay
- Two letters of recommendation and Applicant Evaluation Forms
- At least one reference letter must be from a class instructor.
- in addition to the letter, your recommenders will also need to fill the Applicant Evaluation Form.
- Application fee: US$40.00
- waived for current students and alumni of the Pacific University College of Optometry
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Transcripts are waived for current students and alumni of the Pacific University College of Optometry.
- Applicants with OD degree from other ACOE-accredited optometry programs should submit the official transcripts (with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better) along with course catalog to be considered for credit transfer.
- Applications with foreign (non-US or -Canadian) transcripts should arrange to have their official transcripts sent through an International Credentials Evaluation agency.
- Contact the International Credentials Evaluation agency service as early as possible. The services may take several weeks to process your foreign transcript once it’s received.)
- Click here for a list of suggested international credential evaluation agencies.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (Learn more about GRE).
- Proof of English proficiency (Learn more about English proficiency).
Application from Current OD or MS Students & Application Deadlines
The following items should be completed and mailed to the Graduate Admissions Office:
- A completed Application Form for current OD or MS students
- Curriculum vitae
- Application essay
- Two letters of recommendation from a class instructor
- Reference letters should be sent from the recommender directly to the Graduate Admissions Office by surface mail or by email (gradadmissions@pacificu.edu).