National Optometric Student Association
NOSA’s mission is to advance the visual health of minority and under-served communities by investing in the success of compassionate students who are eager to serve these communities.
“Extending the Vision”
Our Purpose
Founded in 1979, the purpose of the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) is to stimulate and encourage highly professional, intellectual, and social relationships with members of optometric programs as well as other health care professional student organizations. These members are students of accredited schools and colleges of optometry and serve as an extension of the NOA to deliver quality care and service to the community. There are 21 active NOSA Chapters throughout the country. Contact your local school of optometry to become a member.
Student Chapters
- Pacific University College of Optometry
- University of the Incarnate Word- Rosenberg School of Optometry
- Nova Southeastern University
- New England College of Optometry
- UC Berkeley School of Optometry
- State University of NY College of Optometry
- Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
- Ohio State University College of Optometry
- Salus University
- University of Pikeville- Kentucky College of Optometry
- Southern College of Optometry
- University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Opportunity
- University of Alabama School of Optometry
- University of Houston College of Optometry
- Illinois College of Optometry
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
- Indiana University School of Optometry
- Southern California College of Optometry – Marshall B. Ketchum University
- Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
- Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
Visioning The Future Mentorship Program
The NOA Visioning The Future Mentorship Program is sponsored by the Dr. Marvin R. Poston OD Education and Development Donor Advised Foundation, VSP Vision, and the National Optometric Association.
Goals and Objectives
Our objective is to identify interested African American students and facilitate their professional development and career advancement in the field of Optometry.
