{"id":4464,"date":"2022-05-05T17:24:13","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T00:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/optometry\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4464"},"modified":"2026-08-05T16:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T23:47:33","slug":"interview","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/co-white-coat-by-anthony-low-res-798.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/co-white-coat-by-anthony-low-res-798.jpg 1600w, \/media\/optometry\/images\/co-white-coat-by-anthony-low-res-798-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Three individuals in white coats pose for a photo in front of a Western University College of Optometry backdrop, with balloons on either side and a person taking their picture.\">\n      <div 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By now you should have received an electronic confirmation of your interview day and time \u2013 should you have any questions or need to change your appointment, please contact your\u00a0<a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/contact\/\">Admissions Counselor<\/a>\u00a0and she\u2019ll be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n<p>Please carefully review the information below to get a sense of what to expect on the day, tips on how to prepare, directions and parking information as well as some additional resources. We look forward to getting to know you better at the interview!<\/p>\n<p>Your WesternU Support Team<\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Interview &amp; Interviewers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help ease the stress of the interview, we want to give you a brief overview of what to expect for the day (<a href=\"\/media\/optometry\/pdfs\/programs\/od\/od_interview_schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see sample schedule<\/a>) and specifically share with you the structure and composition of the interview team. While on campus you will hear from faculty and administration about the curriculum and admissions process as well as chat with students over lunch and take a tour of the campus (In person Interviews).<\/p>\n<p>You can expect to be interviewed by a team of two, comprised of faculty, administrators and\/or clinicians. The interview will serve as an opportunity for you to demonstrate qualities that could not be fully assessed by your application alone. The interviewers wish to learn more about you and to determine your compatibility with our program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the 25-30 minute interview your interviewers will ask a series of general\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong> behavioral-based questions (which require you to draw from personal experience to formulate your answers). A valid photo ID is required when checking in for your interview. Please report to the lobby of the Student Services Center (SSC), located at <strong>352 E. Second Street<\/strong>. You may refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/campusmap\/#student-services-center-ssc\">online campus map<\/a> for directions.We encourage you to arrive on campus at least <strong>15 minutes before your scheduled check-in time<\/strong> to allow sufficient time for parking and walking to the Student Services Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identity Verification Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proper identification of individuals allows WesternU to provide a safe and secure campus environment. In addition, the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315, requires that University confirm that a person enrolling in the University is the person who is completing the enrollment form, and that the student taking an examination is the student who participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course.<\/p>\n<p>It is the policy of Western University of Health Sciences that applicants to the University are required to provide a government issued ID when checking in for an Admissions interview. Applicants who are unable to provide an acceptable form of identification may reschedule their interview if space is available. For more information on acceptable forms of identification, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/registrar\/policies\/identity-verification\/\">University\u2019s Identity Verification policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing For Your Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your time with us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your best business professional attire is ready to wear<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/registrar\/2026-2027-co-catalog.pdf\"><strong>Course Catalog<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Interviews<\/li>\n<li>Alternate Status<\/li>\n<li>Curriculum Overview (page 52)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Have a few questions ready for the interviewers in case they ask<\/li>\n<li>Bring a pen and notepad in case you need to take notes<\/li>\n<li>Get a good nights\u2019 sleep so your body and mind are refreshed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Parking Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interview Day Directions &amp; Arrival<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plan Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/campus\/\">Print\u202fdirections<\/a>\u202fand plan to arrive early<\/li>\n<li>Plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and check-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#x1f3e2; Interview Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Education Center (HEC)<\/strong><br \/>\nHealth Education Center<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 701 E Second St, Pomona, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check in on the first floor at the desk as you walk through the double doors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/campusmap\/#health-education-center-hec\">View Campus Map<\/a> | Western University of Health Sciences]<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Health Education Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Health Education Center (HEC) is a central hub on campus and houses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Floor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>College of Optometry Dean\u2019s Office<\/li>\n<li>Student commons and study spaces<\/li>\n<li>Outtakes Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Floor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Dean\u2019s Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third Floor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>College of Podiatric Medicine Dean\u2019s Office<\/li>\n<li>College of Dental Medicine Dean\u2019s Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Facilities<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Research labs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Classrooms and administrative offices<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recital hall featuring a grand piano<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Airports &amp; Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When scheduling flights, we recommend flying in and out of Ontario International Airport (ONT), which is approximately 10 miles east of our campus. Additional options include Santa Ana\/John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is approximately 30 miles south of our campus or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) which is approximately 40 miles west of campus. If you\u2019re an out of town guest, you may also wish to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/media\/dentistry\/pdfs\/programs\/dmd-idp\/local-hotels.pdf\">reference some conveniently located hotels.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Useful Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/financial\/student-budgets\/dmd\/\">Tuition\/Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/international\/\">Office For International Students and Scholars<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/lead\/\">Learning Enhancement &amp; Academic Development (LEAD)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/cdhp\/\">Harris Family Center for Disability Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/student-government\/\">Student Government Association (SGA)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:justify-center md:items-center lg:px-112\">\n      <div class=\"w-full md:w-6\/12 pl-12 pr-20\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-yellow\">\n          <div class=\"relative w-full h-256 sm:h-320 md:h-440 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:translate-x-16 overflow-hidden\">\n\n                                      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/optometry\/images\/optometry-white-coat88.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"7 students in white coats posing for white coat ceremony\">\n                                                    <app-modal-button modal-id=\"callout-video-left-1206438805\" class=\"adhere flex justify-center items-center group\" data-ga-category=\"video\" data-ga-label=\"embed\">\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Open video modal<\/span>\n                <span class=\"block w-80 h-80 p-20 bg-red-light group-hover:bg-red text-white rounded-full transition-default\">\n                  <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/app-modal-button>\n            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 mt-40 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pb-40 md:pl-40 xl:pl-80\">\n                  \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\">Financial Aid<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\"> On-Demand Webinar<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">The Office of Financial Aid has designed an online presentation specifically for WesternU interviewees. 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