Frequently Asked Questions | White Coat Ceremonies

Is there special seating for guests with disabilities?

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.

Will handicap seating be available?

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:

PCOM - Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center
PCOM Georgia - Gas South Convention Center
PCOM South Georgia - Tifton Campus Conference Center

Will ASL services be available?

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.

How long is the ceremony?

The White Coat Ceremony will last 60-90 minutes depending upon speeches, the number of students, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Will the ceremony be streamed live for each campus?

All our ceremonies will be streamed on PCOM's YouTube channel (@PCOMeducation). Links will be posted on this website as the ceremony approaches.

Is there anything we cannot bring to the venue?

No balloons.

No confetti.

No posters.

No flags.

No stoles.

No animals with the exception of service animals.

Where can I find additional information about the ceremony locations?