Illinois College of Optometry

As we transition back to campus, Dr. Colip reflects on the past 8 weeks. Our transition online was rapid but successful because of our strong ICO community.

We are proud of the resilience of our students as they remain focused on pursuing their passion to be people who make a difference in the lives of their patients. Jasmin Gill, Class of 2020 shares her perspective on navigating these times. #stayhomesavelives

ICO Student Jackie Nguyen gained nearly 1,500 Instagram followers for catching a trend - creating an “eye” account – her first year at ICO. Read ICO Blogger Alek Karthikeyan’s insights on what you could do to create an “eye” account of your own. blog.ico.edu/post/redefinin…

We are proud of the resilience of our students as they remain focused on pursuing their passion to be people who make a difference in the lives of their patients. Janette Perez, Class of 2021 shares her perspective of navigating these times. #stayhomesavelives

With the actual Masters golf tournament postponed to November, our Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mothersbaugh and some of his friends got together last weekend to create a video game equivalent. Quite frankly, they got a little carried away with it. @emothersbaugh

We are proud of the resilience of our students as they remain focused on pursuing their passion to be people who make a difference in the lives of their patients. Soo Jung Lee, Class of 2022 shares her perspective of navigating these times. #stayhomesavelives

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hank Bertucci. A 31 year veteran of CPD and Security Officer and a former Chief of Security of ICO for 20 years, Hank touched the lives of all of us in the ICO Community and we are grateful for his many years of service.

When social distancing keeps us physically apart, our ICO faculty remain connected to our students. #stayhomesavelives Check out this video on our Facebook page: tiny.cc/e682mz

We are proud of the resilience of our students as they remain focused on pursuing their passion to be people who make a difference in the lives of their patients. Connor Robbs, Class of 2022 shares his perspective on navigating these times. #stayhomesavelives

In uncertain times, we can feel powerless. But there is something each of us can do at this time. What we do makes a difference and we can all be part of the solution. Let’s do our part to #flattenthecurve and #savelives.

As of today, March 17, 2020, our website has been updated with a new announcement regarding COVID-19 from ICO President Dr. Mark Colip. Please continue to check the below page for ongoing information. ico.edu/covid19-respon…

Due to recent developments related to COVID-19, ICO president Dr. Mark Colip has released new information regarding the campus's response to the pandemic. Further announcements will be shared on the below page. ico.edu/covid19-respon…

Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the IEI Diabetic Support Group meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. Our next meeting of the group is, at this time, scheduled for April 15, 2020.

Hip, hip, hooray for ICO's Winter 2019 Dean's List! These students achieved superior academic performance by earning a quarterly GPA of 3.50 or better and no grade below a B or H (honors) in all third- and fourth-year patient care courses. ico.edu/post/winter-20…

Good morning, @BenU1887! Thank you for inviting ICO to your Health Professions Fair, where we will be meeting future optometrists today from 9:30 a.m. til 2 p.m. in Goodwin Hall.

For a limited time, @AOAConnect has teamed up with @Lyft for Save Your Vision Month. If you live in Chicago, get a free round-trip ride (up to $25) to your #2020EyeExam. Download the Lyft app, click "Promos," and enter code CHICAGOEYEXAM. aoa.org/lyft

Thank you to @OhioState for welcoming ICO to their Health Professions Graduate Fair today! Chat with us about optometry school in #Chicago today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gym.

It's feeling more and more like Spring here in Chicago. Nathaniel Briggs, '22, already has a great recommendation for somewhere to explore as the weather warms. This city really has something for everyone, even self-proclaimed "#lighthouse nerds!" blog.ico.edu/post/grosse-po…

Students at @uofcincy: What are your plans after graduation? If you'd consider #optometry school, visit us at today's Graduate and Health Professions Fair from 3 til 6:30 p.m. We'll tell you all about ICO!

Attention, @IUPUI: ICO has arrived on your campus for today's Health Professions Fair! We can't wait to tell Jawz, Jinx, Jazzy, and all interested students about #optometry school. Visit us on the 4th floor of the Campus Center, 1 - 4 p.m.