What are the requirements to register as an Optometrist Student/Resident or Optician Student?
We are excited to welcome students to SECO 2025 and pleased to offer complimentary attendance. If you are a student currently enrolled in an accredited university or college, you are eligible to attend SECO 2025 without any registration costs. We believe in fostering the growth and development of future optometric professionals, and this is one…
Read MoreIs SECO University FREE for Students and Faculty?
Yes! SECO University is our online education resource center featuring online CE, including video courses of SECO Special Sessions, audio course recordings, multimedia posters, and more. Click here to Enroll for free today!
Read MoreCan students attend the Surgical Aesthetics Pavilion?
Yes, students can attend the Surgical Aesthetics Pavilion on Friday and Saturday in the exhibit hall.
Read MoreWhat social events can students attend?
In addition to education sessions and the new Board review program: Friday Night evening events include the Alumni Events and the new Eye Tunes Battle of the Bands featuring the Bad Habits and the Rose Bengal Band. The new Professional Opportunities Recruiting Fair and SECO Showdown: Optometry Edition on Saturday. Saturday evening events include an…
Read MoreCan students participate in the SECO 2025 Poster Program?
The SECO 2025 Poster Program application process is complete for this year. We hope you will check back with us for the SECO 2026 Poster Program, as the deadline to submit for the 2026 program will be November 30, 2025, via attendseco.com.
Read MoreAre there any student travel grant opportunities?
TRAVEL GRANTS Apply Now for a $250 Student Travel Grant! Are you attending SECO 2025? We’re excited to offer $250 travel grants to help optometry students like you make it to Congress. The grants are designed to help ease the cost of your trip, but spaces are limited, and we’re still determining how many we’ll be able to…
Read MoreWhat is the SECO Showdown: Optometry Edition?
New! SECO Showdown: Optometry Edition Join the fun at SECO’s first-ever Family Feud-style showdown on Saturday, March 1. Watch as ten optometry students go head-to-head in a thrilling competition, battling it out for a chance to win a grand prize of $2,500! Don’t miss this exciting and interactive event where knowledge, teamwork, and a bit…
Read MoreWhat is the Professional Opportunities Recruiting Fair?
New! Professional Opportunities Recruiting Fair Are you looking to explore diverse career paths in optometry? Join us at the NEW SECO 2025 Professional Opportunities Recruiting Fair on Saturday, March 1. Connect with industry leaders, SECO member state association representatives, and seasoned optometrists to gain insights into private practice, military optometry, corporate roles, and academia. Network…
Read MoreWhat is the NBEO Part I Review course?
New! NBEO Part I Review EXCLUSIVE! Blended NBEO Part 1 Board Review! We are excited to offer this rapid-fire prep course for all students, an excellent opportunity to assess your strengths and weaknesses as you prepare for Part I. With a concentration in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, the program consists of 10 hours, including…
Read MoreWhat is the SECO 2025 course availability and symposiums for students?
Each year, SECO hosts opportunities during the annual Congress. SECO 2025 will be held February 26 – March 2 in Atlanta, Georgia, and this year’s features include: Students can attend ANY course that has an open seat, including hands-on workshops. While some large sessions can be pre-registered, most courses are based on on-site seating availability. There…
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