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Summer Eye Experience at the Chicago College of Optometry
College students are invited to learn about the Doctor of Optometry degree. The program runs June 22-24, 2026, and includes participation in preclinical procedures, discussions of optometric specialties, and more. Applications are due by March 15, 2026.
Program Info
The Summer Eye Experience at the Chicago College of Optometry (SEE at CCO) is a three-day program that will expose college students to the Doctor of Optometry degree.
Date: June 22-24, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: º£½ÇÉçÇø 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515
Highlights
- Tour of the º£½ÇÉçÇø Downers Grove Campus, including classrooms and research labs
- Tour of the º£½ÇÉçÇø at our Multispecialty Clinic
- Attend topic discussions led by of the Chicago College of Optometry
- Participate in preclinical procedures
- Attend application workshop on preparing an OptomCAS application, taking the OAT exam, and making a good impression during an interview
Learn more about SEE at CCO 2026
Contact Information
For questions about the SEE at CCO program, please contact Dr. John Gialousakis at 630-960-3185 or SEEatCCO@midwestern.edu.
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