Visualize Your Future
At Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University, you won't just study
optometry, you'll live it. Our ACOE-accredited Doctor of Optometry program puts you shoulder-to-shoulder with expert faculty who
are passionate about your success. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience,
master cutting-edge knowledge, and grow into a confident, compassionate leader in
vision care. Your future in optometry starts right here at Ferris State, where passion
meets purpose and Bulldogs change lives, one patient at a time.
Optometry Admissions
Explore the Application Process

Your journey toward becoming an optometrist starts with your application to Michigan
College of Optometry. Get started now by exploring the steps you need to take to submit
your application.
Explore Admissions
Open House

See Your Future More Clearly
April 11, 1 - 3 p.m.
Come explore the Michigan College of Optometry at our Spring Open House. Tour our
state-of-the-art facilities, connect with students and faculty, and get all your admissions
questions answered.
Learn More & Register
Shadow a Ferris State Optometrist

Spend a half-day observing patient care and interacting with the talented faculty,
staff and students at the Michigan College of Optometry.
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University Eye Center

The University Eye Center is a full-service eye care clinic located within the Michigan
College of Optometry. The clinic services University employees, students, and the
surrounding community.
Explore the Eye Center
Accredited by the ACOE
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted Michigan College
of Optometry the accreditation status of "Accredited." Accredited is a classification
granted to an educational program indicating that the program generally meets the
Standards for accreditation. For more information, see the ACOE's website at www.theACOE.org
or contact the ACOE at [email protected].
Contact MCO
Michigan College of Optometry
1124 S. State Street
Big Rapids, Michigan
(231) 591-3700
[email protected]