PCOM Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
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PCOM Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony

August 17, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMThe Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center
4700 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

The White Coat Ceremony for the PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2026 will take place on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the The Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center.

During the ceremony, students will be presented with their long white coats to signify the completion of their degree requirements and entry into their profession. The symbolic white coat reminds health care professionals of their duty to practice medicine with professionalism and empathy. The coat symbolizes integrity, responsibility and compassion when diagnosing and treating patients.

Livestream

Visit PCOM's YouTube channel on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. to view a livestream of the ceremony!

Tickets and Ceremony Details

Attendees must receive a ticket from a PCOM student in order to enter the ceremony. Please visit our FAQ page to view answers to frequently asked questions about the White Coat Ceremony.

The Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center

The Drexelbrook is located at 4700 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.

Questions?

Contact the Student Affairs Office at studentaffairsevents@pcom.edu.

Information for Students

Students must register via Tassel in order to participate in the White Coat Ceremony. Tassel is the system used to manage ceremony operations, including student RSVPs, communications, and stage passes. Students must create an account in Tassel to:

  • RSVP for the event
  • receive guest tickets
  • ensure their name is listed and pronounced correctly for the ceremony.

Students will receive an email from studentaffairevents@pcom.edu when the portal is open.

RSVP Required

Students who do not respond and indicate their intent to participate in ceremony by the required deadline may not be able to participate or receive guest tickets.

Students must arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

It is imperative that students arrive at the specified time for instructions and seating arrangements. Students will be seated alphabetically, but will need to fill in all seats starting from the front row toward the back. If you are late, you will be seated in the last row at the end of your program and not in alphabetical order.

Water will be available in student holding area and you may bring snacks or food if needed. You will be waiting for an extended period. Please come prepared.

To maintain a professional atmosphere, please follow these guidelines for attire and preparation:

  • Wear business casual attire.
    • If you choose to wear a dress, please make sure it is longer than your white coat.
    • No jeans or shorts are allowed.
  • Bring your white coat with you, and make sure it is neatly pressed.
  • If you participated in the white coat ceremony last year, please bring the same white coat with you.

Visit the Order Your White Coat page for details regarding placing an order, sizing and ordering additional or replacement white coats.

To help ensure a smooth and organized experience for all attendees, please review and follow these ticket guidelines:

  • Secure Tickets: Register through Tassel to receive your five (5) guest tickets.
  • Distribute Tickets: Send your tickets to your guests through the Tassel website. You are responsible for ensuring each guest receives their ticket.
  • Ticket Transfers: If you have unused tickets, you may transfer them to other students by emailing the tickets through Tassel.
  • Children: All guests ages three (3) years old and older need a ticket for admission.
  • Ticket Scanning: Each ticket will be scanned at the entrance due to venue fire code limits.
  • Capacity Limits: This event has strict seating limits, similar to concerts or sporting events. Do not bring extra guests, as they will be turned away.
  • Ticket Issues: Guests with ticket problems will be sent to a help desk for assistance. To avoid complications (such as duplicate tickets), send your tickets out carefully and responsibly.