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White Coat Ceremony Information 
For Participating PCOM-Invited VIP Guests, Faculty and Staff

This page provides important details for all faculty, staff, and PCOM-invited VIPs attending or participating in a white coat ceremony. Please review carefully to ensure a smooth experience.

  • VIPs are considered guests of the institution and include designated dignitaries, ceremony speakers, members of the Board of Trustees, PCOM Cabinet members and preceptors.
  • Participating faculty include faculty from any PCOM program who have volunteered or been designated to coat students during the ceremony.

Faculty needing a white coat should visit the Order Your White Coat page.

  • Arrive 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time.
  • Bring your white coat with you to wear during the ceremony.
  • Check in to your designated room and enjoy a light reception.
  • Water bottles will be provided on stage.
  • Stage seating assignments and instructions will be provided before the ceremony begins.
  • Arrive 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time.
  • Bring your white coat with you to wear during the ceremony.
  • Check in to your designated room and enjoy a light reception.
  • Water bottles will be provided on stage.
  • Stage seating assignments and instructions will be provided before the ceremony begins.
  • Arrive 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time.
  • Faculty who have RSVP’d through their department but are not on stage may enjoy a light reception before entering the ceremony and taking their seats in the reserved section.  
  • Dress code is business professional. Wearing your white coat is encouraged, but not required.
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