{"id":4265,"date":"2022-04-11T11:57:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T18:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/optometry\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4265"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:00:41","slug":"admitted","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/admitted\/","title":{"rendered":"Admitted Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/080422-welcome-week-day-4-morning-16.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Welcome Week\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Optometry<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Doctor of Optometry<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions Information<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/requirements\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Requirements<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/competitive\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Competitive Class Stats<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/advanced-standing\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Standing<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/financial\/student-budgets\/od\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition\/Scholarships<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/webinars\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Recorded Content<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/#upcoming_events\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Events<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                         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<\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/admissions\/visit-campus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h3>Congratulations And Welcome To The WesternU Family<\/h3>\n<p>We are excited for you to join the College of Optometry in Fall 2026! In the meantime, be sure to complete the items on your \u201cTo-Do Before Orientation\u201d list and utilize the resources provided below to prepare for your arrival on campus.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential that you <strong>regularly check your WesternU e-mail account<\/strong> (once assigned) as all reminders and follow-up from the University will be sent through this account (including financial aid, registration and final admission requirements information).<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-yellow\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/041221-co-laser-lab-020.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Student wearing face mask peering into optometry laser\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Accepting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Our Offer<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">If you haven\u2019t already, you can accept your offer of admission by visiting your application status page. Once you have logged into your application and viewed your offer letter, a \u2018Reply to Offer of Admission\u2019 link will appear on your status page. The deadline for accepting your offer will be listed directly below the link. Click on the link and review\/accept the terms of your offer of admissions. After you have accepted our offer of admission, the enrollment deposit payment link will be available (if applicable). Your deposit deadline (s) will also appear directly below the enrollment deposit payment link.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAgain, congratulations and we look forward to seeing you again soon!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYour WesternU Support Team<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              &#8220;To-Do&#8221; Before Orientation\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>We encourage you to submit as soon as you have your documents collected to allow adequate time for review and processing. You will be notified by email when your documents have been received and if any additional information is required.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, students should try to have all health clearance documents submitted on or before June 2, 2025. Please communicate with the Student Employee Health Office should you need additional time to submit your documents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully read and submit all requirements on your\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/next-steps-od.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Steps<\/a>\u00a0document (PDF).<\/li>\n<li>Review the\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/dates-od.pdf\">important dates<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/faqs-od-2021-ec.pdf\">FAQs<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/financial-aid-2021-ec.pdf\">Financial Aid<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/housing-2021-ec.pdf\">Housing<\/a>\u00a0documents.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health\/student-immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review procedures to submit your health clearance forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete\u00a0<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/od_background_check_instructions.pdf\">Background Check Process<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<li>Purchase required equipment (details will be provided later)<\/li>\n<li>Provide proof of health insurance when requested<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your laptop meets the\u00a0<a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">minimum technical standards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid\u00a0<\/a>(FAFSA)<\/li>\n<li>Link to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Portal\u00a0<\/a>to find a roommate or to advertise\/review available housing<br \/>\n(Email\/Portal Password Required)<\/li>\n<li>View Welcome Week Event Information \u2013 Available in late spring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              WesternU E-Mail\/Portal\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>After you have accepted our offer and paid your first deposit, you will be assigned a WesternU e-mail account. Once your account is created, your account information will be available on your application status page. It is essential that you\u00a0<strong>regularly check your WesternU e-mail account<\/strong>\u00a0(once assigned) as all reminders and follow-up from the University will be sent through this account (including financial aid, registration and final admission requirements information). Your WesternU e-mail account login will also provide you access to the Student Portal,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/my.westernu.edu<\/a>\u00a0and Blackboard.\u00a0<strong>Please note that Blackboard accounts will not be available for incoming students until at least one week prior to the start of classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h3>Class Registration<\/h3>\n<p>Registration for incoming students typically takes place July 1 \u2013 July 31. You will need to complete all outstanding admissions requirements (see \u201cTo-Do before Orientation\u201d list above) before you will be able to register for classes. Registration information will be sent to your WesternU e-mail address just prior to the start of classes. During registration, you will also be required to provide proof of active health insurance coverage. Additional information on the University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"\/registrar\/student-health-insurance\/\">health insurance coverage requirements<\/a>\u00a0can be found on the Registrar\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Info-table-wrap-6025\" class=\"ult_pricing_heading\">Website Resources and Who to Contact with Questions<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table-styled\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Website Resource\/Topic<\/td>\n<td>Contact With Questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Portal Access Instructions<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Student Portal Password Issues<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:registrar@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Registrar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Calendar: Class Schedule and Spring Break<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:anuno@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">College of Optometry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/registrar\/academic-calendar\/\">Academic Calendar<\/a>: Includes Holidays and Winter Break<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clubs and Student Interest Groups<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/students-services\/students-services-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Counseling Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:anuno@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">College of Optometry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Financial: Award Letters and Check Disbursements<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/financial\/student-budgets\/od\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Financial: Budgets\/Tuition, Fees, etc.<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Financial:\u00a0How to Apply for Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/financial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial: How to Finance Your Education<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:finaid@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/students-services-fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fitness Memberships<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/registrar\/student-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Insurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/students-housing-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Housing<\/a>:\u00a0Learn about the recommended luxury and convenient housing option, the Daumier<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/immunization-titer-forms.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immunization, Health History &amp; Physical Examination forms (PDF)<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:Stu-emphealth@westernu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student-Employee Health Center<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laptop\u00a0Setup For Use at WesternU<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laptop Technical Requirements<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Library Information and Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:reference@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Reference &amp; Outreach Department<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orientation\/Welcome Week: Event Information<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:studentaffairs@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">University Student Affairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orientation\/Welcome Week: Excused Activity Absence<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:anuno@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">College of Optometry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orientation\/Welcome Week: Tickets<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:mespinosa@westernu.edu?subject=Welcome%20Week%20Tickets%20Question\">Maria Espinosa<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/registrar\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:registrar@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Registrar<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical Support<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"\/computing\/new-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WesternU E-mail: Access Issues<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@westernu.edu?subject=Admitted%20Student%20Question\">Information Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Summer Preparedness And Readiness Course\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>The Summer Preparedness and Readiness Course (SPaRC) is a five-week program generally held in June and July, before the start of the academic year in August. SPaRC familiarizes incoming students with the \u201cWesternU Way\u201d while preparing them for their program in a supportive, low-stress, interprofessional setting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/lead\/sparc\/?utm_source=psw-admitted-page&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=sparc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SPaRC courses<\/a>\u00a0introduce students to foundational material pertinent to their program of study. Instruction emphasizes the key basic principles in each program. SPaRC prepares incoming students by providing an overview of applicable basic medical science courses, efficient academic learning skills, and wellbeing competencies.<\/p>\n<p>Participating programs include: College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Department of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA), Department of Physical Therapy (DPT), College of Optometry (OD), College of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), and the College of Dental Medicine (DMD).<\/p>\n<p>For further information about SPaRC, please contact the program Director: <a href=\"npatel@westernu.edu\">Dr. Neil Patel<\/a> at (909) 469-5203, or <a href=\"\/lead\/sparc\/?utm_source=psw-admitted-page&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=sparc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit our SPaRC page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Issues That Could Prevent Your Enrollment As A Student\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>The College reserves the right to withdraw its offer of admission for any of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>any of the information submitted in the application or other materials submitted in support of the application is materially inaccurate, false or misleading;<\/li>\n<li>any event occurs subsequent to the College\u2019s offer of admission that is inconsistent with the college\u2019s standards of professional conduct, which may include, but is not limited to (a) any act of cheating or other academic dishonesty; (b) any conduct that would constitute a felony or misdemeanor crime (regardless of whether such conduct has resulted in any criminal charge or conviction); or (c) any other conduct that adversely affects the applicant\u2019s reputation or standing in the academic community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"parent":4263,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-4265","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/4265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/4265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6093,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/4265\/revisions\/6093"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/4263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/optometry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}