Optometry student resources

School resources

Administrative contact:
OPT 301, ext. 33178
opt-school@uwaterloo.ca

• Clinic mission
• Electronic Student Evaluation System (ESES)  (authentication required)
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) program mission, goals & objectives
• OD program policy
• Witer Learning Resource Centre (WLRC)
• Attendance and absence policy
  • Absence Request Form (year 1-4 at UWaterloo)
  • Planned/Unplanned Absence Request Form (year 4 clerkship)

Waterloo resources

• Registrar's Office
• Student Awards & Financial Aid Office
• Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar: 
  • Doctor of Optometry Program
  • School of Optometry academic regulations
  • University of Waterloo academic regulations
• Waterloo Policies and Procedures
  • see common resources
  • Safety in Student abroad programs
• DepartSmart, an information source for working outside Canada (requires a WatIAM/Quest ID and password)

Non-Waterloo resources

• College of Optometrists of Ontario: Optometric Practice Reference (link on lower left side)
• Optometry Examining Board of Canada (OEBC)
• USA - National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)

After graduation

• Optometry Examining Board of Canada (OEBC)
• USA - National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
• Provincial Associations, Provincial Optometric Regulatory Authorities as provided by the CAO
• USA - Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry
• Residencies
  • Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Residency Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
• Graduate Studies in Vision Science at Waterloo
• Waterloo Alumni and Friends, including Benefits, Services and Events
  Alumni E-Community, (email forwarding for life - yourname@alumni.uwaterloo.ca)