We've partnered with the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) to provide an early-assurance, direct-admission 3+4 dual-degree program for students interested in becoming a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.). WLC is current the only institution in Wisconsin with a 3+4 Doctor of Optometry offering, allowing students to graduate one year earlier than typical!
If you are interested in becoming an optometrist, you can take classes for three years at WLC, and, having satisfactorily met the requirements for admission to Illinois College of Optometry, take an additional four years of classes at ICO, graduating with both your Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in biology from WLC and Doctor of Optometry degree from ICO.
Help Patients See the World in All Its Glory
Optometrists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the visual system. They typically possess a four-year undergraduate degree in biology or a related discipline, as well as four years of professional school training. Getting into a good optometry school isn’t easy, but our commitment to personal attention from highly trained faculty, and our partnership with ICO, provide unique opportunities for students.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for optometrists is expected to grow faster than average between 2021-2031.