Application timeline
The deadlines and requirements on this page pertain to the Doctor of Optometry admission cycle for September 2025 entry and are subject to change on an annual basis. Please check for updates regularly.
Visit the admission requirements page for details.
Stage 1
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2024
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Sep
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September 19
Application opens
Apply through OUAC.
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September 30
Deadline to write the OAT for September 2025 admission
Scores do not have to be received at the School by this date; however, this is the last day to write the OAT for September 2025 admission.
OAT scores from August 31, 2022 to September 30, 2024 will be considered for September 2025 admission.
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Oct
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Casper test dates
You must have applied to OUAC and then received your Waterloo ID#, to register for the Casper.
Approved Casper test dates for the Doctor of Optometry program:
- October 3, 2024, 8:00 PM
- October 10, 2024, 8:00 PM
- October 16, 2024, 8:00 PM
- November 7, 2024, 8:00 PM
All ET - Eastern Time
When signing up for a test date, use the following test identifier: CSP-10211 Canada Casper 2.
Casper can only be taken once per year.
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Nov
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Early November
Open house for applicants - details TBA
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November 14
Application closes
Last day to apply through OUAC.
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November 28
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Admission Information Form (AIF) must be completed
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Interim transcript must be received by the Registrar's Office
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English Language Requirement (ELR) deadline
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Dec
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December 12
Confidential Reference Forms (x2) deadline
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December 16
Interview invitations for stage 2, and first-round refusals
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Sep
Stage 2
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2025
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Jan
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Mid-late January
Virtual interview weekend
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January 31
Fall 2024 final transcript deadline for applicants who received an interview invite
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Mar
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End of March
All admissions decisions will be communicated via email
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May
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May 9
Deadline to complete winter 2025 courses, including any remaining prerequisites
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Jun
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June 23
Final official transcript deadline
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Sep
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Start of academic year
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Jan
Deadlines will be 11:59 pm EDT on the day posted. Applications that do not meet deadlines will not be considered.