Admissions
Because this is the most important decision of your life, the NECO Admissions team is designed to support and guide you through the process of choosing the right optometry school and getting through the application process.
Applying to NECO
Becoming a skilled, compassionate doctor takes more than a solid GPA. That’s why we take a holistic approach to our admissions process and consider all aspects of your application. We look forward to learning more about you, your experiences, and your career goals.
Application Information
Learn more about the admissions process, including deadlines, prerequisites, and other application requirements.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Our financial aid team has expertise in optometry school funding, including for Canadian and other international students.
Visit & Connect With NECO
Historic building. Cutting-edge technology. For 125+ years, our vibrant Boston campus has been the setting for innovation in eye care education.
Your NECO Experience
When you choose to attend NECO, you join a tight-knit, intellectually stimulating community that looks out for you and for each other. Through study groups and the peer mentorship program, meaningful connections are formed that last long after graduation.
Why NECO?
Founded in 1894, we’re the oldest, continuously operating optometry school in the United States.
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International Students
NECO students are from around the globe, including from Canada, China, Nepal, Colombia, Namibia, and the UK.
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85%
of students receive aid.
You may be eligible for financial assistance including scholarships, loans, and more.
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clinical affiliations
NECO has a wide array of clinical affiliations to broaden your training experience.
NECO Achievements
NECO Faculty and Alumni in the Top Ten Nationwide
Twenty-nine faculty and alumni rank among the top eye care providers in the nation.
Get in Touch
Our Admissions team is here to answer any questions you have about the application and financial aid process.
Office of Admissions
We look forward to meeting you.
Kristen Tobin, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Christina LaChance, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Amy Lietz, Assistant Director of Admissions
Deborah Picard, Assistant Director of Admissions Operations
Audrey Burgess, Admissions Coordinator