NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT ITINERARY
1. Determine Eligibility
Complete the Prospective Student form. Once this form is complete, you will have access to our Student Portal for Prospective Students.
Applicants must submit their official school transcript (high school or higher education).
Applicants must be proficiency in both reading and writing English. (International Students living abroad will require a virtual Admission interview and/or TOEFL iBT exam with a minimum score of 68.)
Applicants must show good vision, physical and mobility requirements outlined during the entrance interview. All students must have had an eye exam within 1 year of enrollment.
2. Complete Initial Online
Registration
Decide which program to enroll in.
600-Hour Course (Only Illinois approved course to obtain license)
320-Hour Course (For Unlicensed State Individuals seeking Certified Training)
200-Hour Course (Individuals who are already licensed Physicians)
Remember, please complete the online registration Prospective Student form.
Email us at info@welcometoidea.com to schedule a virtual Entrance Interview if you are an out-of-state or out-of-country student.
Plan to be at the Entrance Interview for 2 hours. For students requiring prescription lens, please bring in your prescription.
2. Prepare for
orientation/
entrance interview
Read the 2025 Student Catalog and have any questions you may have ready.
You should have already received the Enrollment form for your chosen program via email after you completed the Prospective Student form.
Bring in Drivers License, State ID, or Proof of Residency.
Mail or Electronically submit a copy of your official High School Transcript or higher.
If you are an International Student living abroad, please provide a copy of your TOEFL iBT exam with a minimum score of 68.
3. Pay Student Fees
Applicants must be prepared to pay the $3000 Enrollment Fee at entrance interview.
We accept Cash, Check, Money Order, Cashiers Check, or Credit Cards.
Once fees are paid at entrance interview, you will receive your IDEA school bag, which includes the student folder, the Electrolysis Practice Kit, and workbooks. You will be fitted for your Loupes or a Loupes fitting is scheduled for the 320-hour and 600-hour courses.
The 200-hour course does not include loupes or IBEC study guide or workbook.
The 320-hour course does not include IBEC study guide or workbook.
4. After enrollment
You will receive an Activation Email for the Online Theory portion of the course within five (5) business days or you can log into the Student Portal to view the Theory username/password as soon as it is available.
Part 1: Activate the Online Theory training and begin completing Modules.
Part 2: Upon completion of all online theory (with a 75% or better), your student account will automatically go into “Waiting For Practical” status and you will be in queue for in-school Practical Training.
Part 3: Practical Training starts on the first Monday of January, June and September in Oak Brook, IL.
Student must have loupes in order to start practical.
In the case of a holiday, training begins on the following Monday.
For students taking advantage of the payment plan option, the first installment payment is due on the first day of practical.