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Approved Casper test dates for the Doctor of Optometry program: 

• September 23, 2025 – 8:00PM

• October 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM

• October 9, 2025 - 8:00 PM

• October 15, 2025 - 8:00 PM

• October 15, 2025 - 6:00 PM

• October 16, 2025 - 8:00 PM

• November 6, 2025 - 8:00 PM

NOTE: All test dates occur before the program application deadline.ÌýIf any additional test dates are posted before November 6 due to high demand, as long as they list the same test identifier below, scores will be accepted.

All times/dates are ET - Eastern Time

When signing up for a test date, use the following test identifier: CSP-10211 Canada Casper 2.

If you do not have a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ID number yet, you can start the process, but you will have to update your file with your accurate À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ID number by November 13. Ensure you have selected University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Optometry for distribution before the application deadline.

Casper can only be taken once per year.Ìý

• Admission Information Form (AIF) must be completed

  • Indigenous Admissions Pathway - Motivational statement due.

• Interim transcript must be received by the Registrar's Office

• English Language Requirement (ELR) deadline

• Special Consideration Request deadline

Application closes

Last day to apply through OUAC.Ìý

Confidential Reference Forms (x2) deadline

Week of December 15
Interview invitations for stage 2, and first-round refusals

Virtual interview weekend 

Fall 2025 transcript deadline for applicants who received an interview invite.

• Upload unofficial transcripts through Quest.
• Official transcripts are accepted but not required at this stage. Allow 2-5 business days for official transcript to be received.Ìý
• Current University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students do not need to upload transcripts - grades are visible to admissions team.

All admissions decisions will be communicated via email

Deadline to complete winter 2026 courses, including any remaining prerequisites

Final official transcript deadline

Start of academic year