The School of Optometry is a member of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry and is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, the official optometric agency recognized by the National Commission on Accrediting, and by the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry. Optometry students and graduates are eligible to take the annual examinations of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Optician/Technician Program graduates are eligible to take the registry examination of the American Optometric Association and may become certified by the American Board of Opticianry.