CCO Dual Acceptance Program Overview
The Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) Dual Acceptance Program (DAP) is an early acceptance program for selected students who successfully complete the specified pre-optometry coursework. The Dual Acceptance Programs are currently in effect with Benedictine University, DePaul University, Elmhurst University, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, and Arizona Christian University.
Benefits of the DAP
- Provides for an excellent foundation in pre-optometry education.
- Sets out a clear road map for which courses to take and when.
- Exempts the student from the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) and associated fees.
- Exempts the student from the OptomCAS application process and associated fees.
- Guarantees entry to MWU CCO well in advance with successful completion of all program requirements.
DAP Track 1 for High School Students
Track 1 is available to high school students who apply by March 1 of senior year of high school. To receive consideration for the Dual Acceptance Program, Track 1, students must meet the following requirements:
- Earn admission to the undergraduate institution as a first-year student.
- Must obtain a minimum score of 26 (ACT) or 1250 (SAT) on a College Entrance Exam.
- Obtain a minimum high school GPA of 3.20/4.00.
- Demonstrate a people or service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrate commitment to the optometry profession as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or other life experiences.
- Possess the oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues.
DAP Track 2 for Undergraduate Students
Track 2 is available to students who have recently enrolled at their undergraduate institution. To receive consideration for the Dual Acceptance Program, Track 2, students must meet the following requirements:.
- Must be completing spring term coursework, and must have not been enrolled in any other post-secondary institution.
- Minimum undergraduate overall and science GPA of 3.40/4.00.
- Must have obtained a minimum score of 26 (ACT) or 1250 (SAT) on a College Entrance Exam.
- Demonstrate a people or service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrate commitment to the optometry profession as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or other life experiences.
- Possess the oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues