All of the venues are handicap-accessible and ADA-compliant. Guests have the option of arriving early for special seating. Entrance times vary according to each venue.
We will have seating available throughout the venue for those needing wheelchair assistance. Each individual requiring accommodation will be allowed one companion to sit with them. All other family members or guests may sit with them if chairs are available.
For additional details, please visit the website for the applicable venue:
ASL interpreters will be on site, and CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services will appear on screens during the ceremony—both are also available on our YouTube stream.
The White Coat Ceremony will last 60-90 minutes depending upon speeches, the number of students, and other unforeseen circumstances.
All our ceremonies will be streamed on PCOM's YouTube channel (@PCOMeducation). Links will be posted on this website as the ceremony approaches.
No balloons.
No confetti.
No posters.
No flags.
No stoles.
No animals with the exception of service animals.
For additional details, please visit the website for the applicable venue:
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