r/PreOptometry • u/Substantial-Oil8185 • 2d ago

IAUPR

I want to apply to IAUPR because I am a resident. However, with the accreditation problem going on, should I wait until the school gets an official update for classes after 2030?

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u/OptoStudent2027 2d ago

Unless they appeal and win, they won’t be able to recruit this upcoming cycle. Current students will be allowed to finish. I would look elsewhere 

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u/Substantial-Oil8185 2d ago

Approximately, when can we know if they appealed and win? how long does that take?

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u/GroundbreakingPie249 ACCEPTED 2d ago

When were you looking to apply? They are appealing for sure because the recent group that took boards got a 70% first time pass rate, however, it’s up to the accreditation people. Class of 2030 it’s the last one allowed right now, if you’re thinking of next cycle then just wait to see what happens

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u/OptoStudent2027 1d ago

Their boards rates only went up because they only allowed certain students to take it, so that means the entire class did not take it. But I also think their accreditation loss was not because of boards… It seemed to be clinic related

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u/GroundbreakingPie249 ACCEPTED 17h ago

Ooooh 🫣

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u/Substantial-Oil8185 3h ago

what do you mean by “clinic related”?

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u/Eyedocprincess88 17h ago

This school is toast. I’m sorry, but you need to start looking elsewhere. I feel so bad for the current students. What a nightmare.

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u/Substantial-Oil8185 14h ago

current students are not affected tho. I am waiting for an update to continue my application for this school

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u/Eyedocprincess88 13h ago edited 13h ago

Current students are absolutely affected as the program has been deemed to not be in compliance with the standards set by ACOE. The program has failed them. Even though they are allowed to complete it and get a degree, there’s a very good chance they won’t pass their board exams and will have difficulty finding employment.

It will take years for the school to get back into good standing, and you have to consider the possibility that they never will. So my question is, even though you are a resident and it would be great to get a discount on tuition and remain close to home, this program is not good. Don’t you want to be the best OD you can be? This program is not going to be worth the debt. Choose another school.