Academics
The UAB School of Optometry’s Policies and Procedures provide students, faculty, and staff with easy access to the standards, responsibilities, and operational guidelines that support our academic and clinical excellence. This resource is designed to help our community navigate workflows, understand expectations, and uphold the school’s commitment to a safe and professional environment.
Academic
Academic Policies for the Professional Degree Program- Academic Support Services and Intervention Policy and Procedures
- Optometry Core Competencies for Entry-Level Optometrists
- Policy on Electives
- Policy and Procedure for Research Salary Support
- Standards of Instruction
Administrative
- Budget and Financial Management Policy
- Budget and Financial Management Procedure
- Business Continuity Plan
- Emergency Action Plan
- Goals and Objectives Assessment and Review Policy
- Management of Student Records
- Relationships with Industry
- Recruitment of Full-Time Faculty
- Recruiting and Hiring Part-Time Irregular (04) Faculty Policy and Procedure
Admissions
- Academic Support Services and Intervention Policy and Procedures
- Advanced International Optometry Degree Program (AIODP) Admissions Policy and Procedures
- Traditional Four-Year Optometry Degree Program Policy and Procedures
Communications
Student
Technology
Academics
Since awarding its first Doctor of Optometry degree in 1973, the UAB School of Optometry has grown to include graduate degrees in Vision Science and three dual degree programs: OD/MBA, OD/MPH and OD/MS. The UAB School of Optometry also offers eight affiliated residency programs for additional training in optometry with 16 highly-competitive spots.
Optometry
The four-year professional optometry program prepares students to be the nation’s leaders in providing comprehensive, evidence-based eye care. Students can also combine their degree with an additional degree that will allow them to better understand the ever-advancing field of eye care.
Vision Science
The Vision Science Graduate Program provides comprehensive training in vision science through a master’s and doctoral degree. Students in the program are part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and guided by faculty with an array of expertise.
Residency Programs
Advanced clinical education in specialty areas of optometry is offered through three in-house and five affiliated residency programs—all of which are accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association.