Admissions

Steps for the admissions process

Step 1: Review the Requirements

Take a look at the Requisites

*90 credits or more from an accredited university. These must include the following 54 credits as pre-requisites:

• 3.00+ General GPA (GGPA- General Grade Point Average)**
• 3.00+ Requisite courses (RGPA- Requisite Grade Point Average)
• Scores on the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT). The minimum score in OAT Academic Average is 300. Alternate OAT Consideration: Candidates with an average OAT score of 280 or higher in Total Science and Reading Comprehension combined, may be considered by the Dean of the School. The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) will be accepted in lieu of the OAT with a minimum percentile of 20. OAT or GRE with more than 2 years will not be accepted.***

*Science required courses completed five or more years prior to the anticipated entrance date will not be considered. Conditional admission pending completion of no more than two required courses may be granted by the Dean of the School.

** Candidates with a GGPA below 3.00 but with a RGPA greater than 3.00 in specific required courses may also be considered for admission provided that it is granted by the Dean of the School.

*** Candidates with an OAT Academic Average score below 300 or GRE percentile below 20 but with a RGPA greater than 3.00, may also be considered for admission if it is granted by the Dean of the School.

Step 2: Application

Complete your OptomCas Application

• Application Period: Application must be completed between July 1, 2025 to May 20, 2026 to request admission for August 2026.
• Official Transcripts– submit official transcripts directly to OptomCAS.
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 letter must be from an Optometrist). Letters should be sent directly to OptomCAS. For details about Letters of Recommendations access https://www.optomcas.org/information-about-schools-colleges/letters-of-recommendations/
• Take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)

• • The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) should be taken no later than June 30 of the calendar year for which the candidate requests admission. The candidate must request that the results of this test be sent directly to the OptomCas service. The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) may be accepted in place of or in addition to the OAT.
  • GRE RECIPIENT CODES: Institution Code 6948 & Department Code 0611

Step 3: Appointment for Interview

An appointment is scheduled for your interview (in person or virtual)

Interview Preparation

A personal interview is a part of the application process. Upon completion of the applicant’s file, a review will be made to determine if the candidate will be granted an interview. However, being interviewed is not a guarantee of admission.

Interview Preparation The Committee explores the candidate’s strengths using five criteria:

• Concern for career objectives
• Knowledge of the profession
• Communication skills in English and Spanish
• Motivation
• Self-confidence This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have about the program and the School. Be prepared!

Step 4: Admission Decision

Admission decision– The Admissions Committee will give their final recommendation to the Dean based on the following criteria: Grade Point Average (GPA), Required Course work Grade Point Average (RGPA), Optometry Admission Test (OAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Interview score.

Step 5: Applicants Admitted

Applicants admitted will receive a written notification of the action taken in response to their application.

When admitted reserve your spot!

• Reserve your Spot – Send your deposit: Credit Card Authorization Form or Money order. Once a candidate is accepted, a $1,000.00 deposit is required within 15 days of acceptance to secure the seat. This deposit will be applied to the tuition fee. An administrative fee of $500.00 will be deducted from the acceptance deposit if a prospective student with an accepted offer of admission withdraws or declines his/her candidacy.
• Health Certificate and Vaccination – Upon acceptance of admission a candidate must provide the Health Certificate and proof of Hepatitis B vaccine
• Submit any other pending document.

Welcome! We can’t wait to meet you during Orientation Week!.

Admissions for Veterans, Foreign and Transfer Students

Admissions for:

• Veterans All programs of the University are authorized by both the Veterans’ Administration and the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Veterans intending to enroll and receive VA educational benefits should submit an application through the Office of the Registrar of the Campus in which they intend to pursue studies.
• Foreign Students Foreign students should direct their inquiries to the campus they plan to attend. As part of the admissions requirement, Inter American University of Puerto Rico reserves the right to interview the applicants. If the applicants are approved for admission, the Admissions Office fills out the I-20 Form A from the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which enables them to obtain student visas.
• Transfer Students Application for transfer

Readmission to the School

Students who discontinue studies for two semesters or more or two trimesters or more should request readmission at the Office of the Registrar of the Campus to which they seek admission. All requests should be made at least one month before the following enrollment period. Students who have taken courses at another institution of higher learning should present official evidence of the credits taken. This evidence will be submitted to the appropriate office for evaluation.

Students readmitted will follow the School Catalog and the rules and regulations in effect at the time of their readmission.