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CCO Dual Acceptance Program

The Dual Acceptance Program offers early acceptance into the Chicago College of Optometry for qualified students.

Program Description

The Dual Acceptance Program (DAP) is an early acceptance program for selected students who successfully complete the specified pre-optometry coursework. The Dual Acceptance Programs are currently in effect with Benedictine University, DePaul University, Elmhurst University, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, and Arizona Christian University.

Benefits of the DAP:

  • Provides for an excellent foundation in pre-optometry education.
  • Sets out a clear road map for which courses to take and when.
  • Exempts the student from the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) and associated fees.
  • Exempts the student from the OptomCAS application process and associated fees.
  • Guarantees entry to MWU CCO well in advance with successful completion of all program requirements. 

There are two tracks available:

  • Track 1 is available to high school students who apply by March 1 of senior year of high school.
  • Track 2 is available to students who have recently enrolled at their undergraduate institution.