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Welcome to the American Academy of Optometry Student Page. Because the Academy recognizes that you are the future of optometry, this resource has been created. It does not matter if you are already a student member, or just starting to learn about the Academy. This page is your one stop resource.

Information about membership, Student Travel Fellowships, special student events and more will be available. There are only a few items available at this time, but keep checking. The page is under construction and more will be added. Do you have suggestions or comments? Send them to Director, Education & Member Relations, Helen Viksnins.

Student Travel Fellowships (STFs) to Academy 2008 Anaheim
Go to this Web page for the application and guidelines. Please note that submissions must be received in the Academy office by the Friday, August 1(5:00 pm EDT) STF deadline!

Membership in the American Academy of Optometry

Student Membership

Student membership may be granted to students who are in good academic standing at an accredited school or college of optometry, to full-time students in vision sciences and related sciences, and to residents in accredited optometric residency programs.

To apply to become a student member, please visit the Student Membership page to download the membership application form.

Fellow Application

Upon completion of your optometric degree, you may apply to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Recent graduates pay reduced dues and the application fee is waived for student members who apply for Fellowship immediately after graduation.

To apply to become a Fellow, please visit the Application page in the Becoming a Fellow section.