Application Procedures

Each year, the Department of Ophthalmic Technologies selects a limited number of students from the applications received for admission to the program. The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 15. A minimum grade point average of at least 2.25 is required in the prerequisite science and mathematics courses and the general education courses to be considered for admission to the program.

Early consideration will be given to those who have submitted complete applications by the early consideration deadline, April 15.  Applications must be received by May 15 to be assured of consideration for admission to the Fall semester.   

Complete applications include:

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
    
2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    
3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work.
    
4. Professional Observation: Applicants are required to demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the profession through observation and discussion with a practicing professional in the field. Contact the department for details.
    
5. Interview: Qualified applicants are contacted to arrange an interview after receipt of application and all official transcripts.
    
6. TOEFL scores as applicable.

Transcripts "issued to the student" will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

The Ophthalmic Medical Technology Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was recently accepted to the Academic Common Market of the Southern Regional Education Board.  Out-of-state students are subject to the out-of-state tuition rate; however, students in the following states may qualify for in-state tuition rates: Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. 

Prospective students from these states may visit the Academic Common Market of the Southern Regional Education Board at http://home.sreb.org/acm/rcp/rcp.aspx for more details on how to apply to attend the UAMS Ophthalmic Medical Technology Program.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.

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