The SUNY College of Optometry is proud to offer the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
(CSTEP) Spring Internship and Summer Academic Program for underrepresented and/or economically 
disadvantaged college students (freshman to seniors).

The Spring Internship allows students to experience and learn about the field of optometry while 
shadowing optometrists at our University Eye Center, going on field trips, conducting research 
projects and learning from special lectures.
Program Dates: May 27, 2014 to June 6, 2014 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

The Summer Academic Program –“Introduction to Vision and Optometry.” This course is considered to 
be a “pre-first year optometry” and “gateway course” and will be taught by SUNY Optometry faculty.
This course provides an overview of exciting topics in vision science and optometry. Students will 
be introduced to basic ocular anatomy and physiology, visual perception and visual neuroscience. 
They will also learn and discuss diseases and conditions commonly seen in clinical practice and 
will have the opportunity to observe clinical eye care in the University Eye Center. Students may 
be able to transfer two graduate level credits to their home institutions.
Program Dates: May 27, 2014 (Orientation) to July 24, 2014 (Every Thursday, 9am to 3pm)

Both programs are Free and Students receive a stipend and make great connections with optometrists, 
residents and students. A student may apply to both programs and be accepted to one or both 
programs.


Eligibility for both programs: Applicants must be 1) New York State Residents; 2) from an 
historically underrepresented minority group and/or economically disadvantaged and 3) a full-time 
college student.

Deadline: The deadline to apply to both the Spring Internship and Summer Academic Program is
April 7, 2014.
Apply: Students can learn more about the program and apply online at 
http://www.sunyopt.edu/education/admissions/cste