The entire ICO community is very proud of fourth-year student Victoria Wenzel, who received the highest score in the nation of all NBEO Part I test-takers! She was given the 2011 Dr. Norman E. Wallis Award for Excellence during the AOA Optometry's Meeting last weekend. She is pictured here with ICO President Dr. Arol Augsburger. Congratulations, Victoria!

Name A Seat in ICO’s Lecture Center

You are invited to leave a lasting legacy by sponsoring a new seat in the Lecture Center.

You can honor your family, a friend or even your business with a permanent name plate near a new seat in the renovated Lecture Center. This is a special way for individuals, professional practices and organizations to show support of ICO and invest in the future of the College.

The 461-seat tiered auditorium is expected to be completed
this summer, before the Class of 2015 arrives on campus.

 

The giving levels are:

$1,200 Platinum Sponsorship

Includes an engraved name plate near the best available seat of your choice on the Main Floor, Rows 1 -5, recognition in ICO Matters and ICO’s Annual Report. Less than 100 seats available at this level. (Green Section)

$800 Gold Sponsorship

Includes an engraved name plate near the best available seat that we will select for you, Rows 6 – 11, recognition in ICO Matters and ICO’s Annual Report.
(Orange Section)

$400 Silver Sponsorship

Includes an engraved name plate near the best available seat that we will select for you, Rows 12 – 17, recognition in ICO Matters and ICO’s Annual Report.
(Purple Section)

$200 Bronze Sponsorship

Includes recognition in ICO Matters and ICO’s Annual Report

Only a limited number of seats are available, so complete the form and secure your legacy in the new Lecture Center today.

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The Illinois College of Optometry offers a number of events and services for prospective students to learn more about the profession of optometry and ICO’s unique program. Get to know our admissions staff and students by attending these events. The admissions staff at ICO is here to assist you as best as we can throughout the application process. Take advantage of the many opportunities to connect with us!

ICO On the Road
During various times of the school year, admissions staff travel to colleges and universities all over the U.S. and Canada to talk to prospective students about the profession of optometry. Find us at events such as pre-optometry, pre-professional, and pre-health club meetings, graduate/professional fairs, career fairs, and more. Get your admissions questions and concerns answered without having to leave your school. If you would like to arrange an event at your school or for your student organization, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Tour of Campus
Come and experience ICO’s campus first-hand by scheduling a tour of campus.  From mid-September until the end of April, tours are offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon until 1:00 pm. During the months of May through mid-September, individual appointments can be scheduled during office hours depending on availability of tour guides.

Schedule a tour of ICO’s campus by calling the Office of Admissions at 312-949-7400 or 1-800-397-2424. The hours of operation for the Office of Admissions are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST.
Open House 
Typically on a Saturday in June each year, the Office of Admissions holds its annual Open House. The Open House includes a presentation on ICO’s program and admissions process, mini-sessions on financial aid and strengthening your application, a student panel with a question and answer time, optometric entrance exam demonstrations, and a tour of the school. Students and guests are encouraged to attend this event.

Information Sessions
The Office of Admissions holds one or more information sessions on campus each application year. This type of session includes a presentation on ICO’s program, the application process, and a tour of the facilities. Prospective students are encouraged to attend. Please keep checking this page for the next session and the ability to RSVP.

Admissions Counseling Session
Are you feeling anxious about the application process for optometry school? Do you want to talk through your current coursework and ICO’s prerequisite requirements? Are you interested in making a career change and want to know if optometry school is for you? All these questions and more can be addressed in a one-on-one admissions counseling session.

Counseling sessions can be conducted in-person or via phone. Admissions staff will provide you with tips on strengthening your application, getting your coursework on track for optometry school, and preparing a competitive application for the Admissions Committee to review.  We encourage individuals to review ICO’s web site, especially the required pre-optometry curriculum and the application process prior to scheduling an appointment. Students are encouraged to share a copy of their college transcript prior to the appointment and to come prepared with questions. Contact the Office of Admissions at 312-949-7400 or 1-800-397-2424 to schedule your appointment.

At ICO, we have an unfailing commitment to excellence in optometric clinical education. Every student has access to outstanding professional faculty, unparalleled academic resources and hands-on clinical experience that begins in the very first year of study. This top-level classroom and clinical experience cannot be found anywhere else and it’s why our graduates are among the most successful in the nation. ICO’s location in a major urban area offers all students the opportunity to treat diverse ophthalmic conditions at the Illinois Eye Institute. By the time you graduate from ICO, you will have a strong academic and clinical foundation for whatever career path you take. We are very proud of our NBEO pass rates – exceeding 97 percent – and we continually hear from optometrists in the field who tell us ICO graduates are their top choice because of their excellent professional training. We encourage you to spend time exploring the resources on our website, and please be sure to contact us with any questions you may have. Once you discover all ICO has to offer, we hope you will join our community of students committed to the rigorous path toward a degree in optometry.