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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:
- Application for Admission: The College of Health Related
Professions Application for Admission is required. Please contact the
department office or the CHRP Office of Student Affairs for
information.*
- Application Fee:
A
$20.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the
application. (If applying to multiple programs, a $20.00 fee is
required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional
program.)
- Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or
university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your
course work.
- 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.
- Interview: Qualified applicants are contacted to arrange an
interview after receipt of application and all official transcripts.
- TOEFL scores as applicable.
Transcripts “issued to the student” will not substitute for official
transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Related
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 CHRP
Catalog found at
http://www.uams.edu/chrp/catalog/ .
Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.
Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, age,
marital status, national origin, or sex. Otherwise qualified individuals
with disabilities receive equal consideration.
All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, College of Health Related Professions, Office of
Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.
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