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Get Involved
with Illinois College of Optometry


There is no better mentor for future optometrists than our alumni. There are plenty of ways to get involved whether through the alumni association or shadowing. Help us foster the future generation of optometrists.  
 
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Alumni Association

This group encourages current and future alumni relations and upholds ICO’s commitment to excellence in clinical education. You are automatically a member once you graduate. 
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Alumni Council

The Alumni Council creates and implements programs to serve the needs of alumni and students. 
About Alumni Council

Homecoming

Reunite with old classmates, come meet the next generation of optometrists, or simply walk down memory lane!
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Future ICO students want to know just what awaits them after four years of hard work. Alumni play a vital role in showing just what students can do with an optometry degree. Join our ambassador program to guide future ODs and help advance ICO’s mission. 

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Before students commit to optometry, they want to understand just what it’s like to be an optometrist. Help our students better understand the many ways students can practice optometry. 

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There are many ways to support ICO. One way is to host 4th year students during externships.

 

Learn more about these initiatives by clicking the button below.

We're always happy to see you around ICO!

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