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About the White Coat Ceremony

In an annual ceremony, first year students will receive their clinical white coats at the White Coat Ceremony.

During the ceremony, students from each campus will pledge their commitment to uphold the standards of tomorrow's healthcare team and preparing for their future as healthcare professionals.

Friends and family of students are cordially invited to attend. We ask that all guests review our updated security policy prior to arrival.

• There will be no tickets and seating will be on a first come first serve basis.
• Doors open 1 hour and 30 minutes before the ceremonies begin for special accommodations.
• Doors open 1 hour and 15 minutes before the ceremonies begin for general public.

Upcoming Ceremonies

All white coat ceremonies will be livestreamed, please check back on the day of your ceremony for the livestream link. 

Glendale

Ceremony 1 - Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4 p.m.

• Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM)

Ceremony 2 - Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10 a.m.

• College of Pharmacy - Glendale (CPG)
• Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM)
• Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT)

Ceremony 3 - Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2 p.m.
We anticipate a large turnout for this ceremony. Please plan to arrive early and allow extra time. Remote viewing will be available in Cholla Hall, Lecture Room C.

• College of Health Sciences - AZ (CHS)

Downers Grove

We anticipate a large turnout for these ceremonies. Please plan to arrive early and allow extra time. Remote viewing will be available in Littlejohn Hall, Lecture Rooms D & E.

Ceremony 1 - Friday, October 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• College of Health Sciences - IL (CHS)

Ceremony 2 - Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM)

Ceremony 3 - Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

• College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove (CPDG)
• Chicago College of Optometry (CCO)

View Previous White Coat Recordings

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact your College Dean's Office.

Information for family and friends of our white coat recipients, including our new security policy, can be found on the Family and Friends page.

Family and Friends