Admissions

Learn all about the process of applying for a guide dog.

A Seeing Eye instructor works with a student in class as she is guided across a street by a yellow Labrador retriever.

Thirteen times a year, as many as 24 students at a time come from across the United States and Canada to our campus in Morristown, N.J., and spend 3 ½ weeks training, or 2 ½ weeks for a returning student, with their new Seeing Eye dogs. Our students range in age from 16 to senior citizens, their home environments may be rural or urban, and they may be homemakers, volunteers, or judges. But they all have this in common: They are motivated by a sense of independence and armed with the knowledge that Seeing Eye dogs will provide an extra edge to attain success, however they may choose to define it.

A Seeing Eye graduate hugs and kisses her Seeing Eye dog, a German shepherd.

Admissions Requirements

Who can apply for a Seeing Eye dog?

A Seeing Eye instructor, guided by a chocolate Labrador retriever, waits for a Seeing Eye van to pass during a 'traffic check.'

Expectations

What we expect of students, and what students can expect from us.

A yellow Lab wearing a leather Seeing Eye harness sits on a sidewalk.

Class Schedule

Every month, The Seeing Eye brings students to our campus in Morristown, N.J.

A woman smiles as she pets a golden retriever in harness.

Admissions FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about applying for a Seeing Eye dog.

A man with a yellow Labrador/golden retriever cross stands outside a building.

After You Go Home

The Seeing Eye provides follow-up support for the lifetime of the partnership.

The front entrance to The Seeing Eye.

Our Campus

The Seeing Eye is located in Morristown, New Jersey.

A Seeing Eye graduate with her German shepherd.

Youth Progarm

An immersive guide dog experience for teenagers who are blind, offered each summer.

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