Pennsylvania College of Optometry students have the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of
extra-curricular activities, both profession-oriented and social. In addition, a number of resources exist at the College to help
students balance the pressures of a rigorous professional program with the need to address
personal growth and enhancement.
Located on the Elkins Park Campus, the new Hafter Student Community Center provides a place for student to workout and have fun. It has a gymnasium, cardiovascular and strength training equipment areas, suspended track for running, multi-purpose aerobics room, large multi-purpose student activity areas that includes space for games, meetings, studying and computers.
PCO Student Council
PCO Student Class Officers
Campus Organizations
Students have the opportunity to participate in organizations such as:
National Organizations
American
Academy of Optometry - PCO Student Chapter
American Optometric Student
Association (AOSA)
International Optometric Student Association (IOSA)
National Optometric Student Association (NOSA)
Honor Societies
Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK)
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
Service Organizations
Pennsylvania College of
Optometry Lions Club
Student Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH)