Detroit Mercy School of Optometry
Welcome to the University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry
UDMSO received preliminary accreditation approval from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) on Nov. 19, 2024. With this approval, UDMSO is ready to begin offering the Doctor of Optometry degree as the 25th graduate optometry education program in the United States.
Apply
The first class will begin in the fall of 2025, and prospective students can submit applications. In April of 2024, the University opened the Detroit Mercy Eye Institute on the Novi campus and began accepting patients.
Visit Campus
Tours are now being offered alternate Tuesdays this spring.
Mission in Action
The School of Optometry and Eye Institute are examples of UDM’s Jesuit and Mercy mission in action. The development of both entities has provided UDM a significant opportunity to expand the University’s healthcare footprint in southeast Michigan and serve individuals in need. UDM’s School of Optometry's goal is to garner recognition as an international leader for innovations in curriculum, clinical education, patient care and community collaboration.
School of Optometry Admission
Contact the Office of Admission at optometryadmissions@udmercy.edu for more information.
About Detroit Mercy Optometry
Find our mission and vision, goals and objectives as well as outcomes data.
Eye Institute
Our team of professionals and experts are ready to help you with all of your eye care needs.
Program Disclosure of Accreditation Status
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted the University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry the preaccreditation status of Preliminary Approval. Preliminary Approval status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation. Achieving Preliminary Approval status is not a guarantee that the ACOE will grant the University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry an accreditation status. Participants who graduate from a program in Preliminary Approval status are not deemed to have completed an accredited program. For more information, see the ACOE’s website.
School of Optometry News
April 24, 2025
University of Detroit Mercy earns new Carnegie classification
The 'Opportunity College and University' designation highlights UDM as a model institution for fostering student success and advancing research on effective campus practices.
March 07, 2025
School of Optometry schedules March 31 open house
The event includes an inside look at the new Doctor of Optometry program, including a tour of the Novi Campus and Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, an admissions presentation and an opportunity to meet School of Optometry leadership, faculty and admissions team.
January 24, 2025
UDM celebrates Black History Month with series of programs
February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.