The UAB School of Optometry’s Policies and Procedures provide students, faculty, and staff with easy access to the standards, responsibilities, and operational guidelines that support our academic and clinical excellence. This resource is designed to help our community navigate workflows, understand expectations, and uphold the school’s commitment to a safe and professional environment.
Academic
Academic Policies for the Professional Degree Program- Academic Support Services and Intervention Policy and Procedures
- Optometry Core Competencies for Entry-Level Optometrists
- Policy on Electives
- Policy and Procedure for Research Salary Support
- Standards of Instruction
Administrative
- Budget and Financial Management Policy
- Budget and Financial Management Procedure
- Business Continuity Plan
- Emergency Action Plan
- Goals and Objectives Assessment and Review Policy
- Management of Student Records
- Relationships with Industry
- Recruitment of Full-Time Faculty
- Recruiting and Hiring Part-Time Irregular (04) Faculty Policy and Procedure
Admissions
- Academic Support Services and Intervention Policy and Procedures
- Advanced International Optometry Degree Program (AIODP) Admissions Policy and Procedures
- Traditional Four-Year Optometry Degree Program Policy and Procedures