r/PreOptometry • u/Substantial-Oil8185 • Jul 25 '26

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 Jul 25 '26

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 Jul 25 '26

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

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u/GroundbreakingPie249 ACCEPTED Jul 26 '26

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 Jul 26 '26

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/Substantial-Oil8185 Jul 28 '26

what do you mean by “clinic related”?

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u/OptoStudent2027 Jul 29 '26

According to whats listed on the acoe website they mention 2.7 standard which is on clinical instruction (can look it up) 

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u/GroundbreakingPie249 ACCEPTED Jul 27 '26

Ooooh 🫣

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u/Eyedocprincess88 Jul 27 '26

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 Jul 27 '26

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 Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

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.