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White Coat Ceremony

Find Midwestern University white coat information, including ceremony dates, locations, livestreams, tickets, and guest resources.

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.

 

Upcoming Ceremonies

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

Glendale, AZ Campus - Auditorium

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.:

  • Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.:

  • Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Glendale, and Arizona College of Optometry

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.:

  • College of Health Sciences, Glendale
    • Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology

Downers Grove, IL Campus - Cardinal Hall

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.:

  • College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove
    • Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.:

  • College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove

Guest Information

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

Family and Friends

Contact Us

Select your campus location for contact information.

Contact Information for Downers Grove, IL Campus

Questions about academics, banquets, and hooding ceremonies?

  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, phone: 630-515-6159
  • College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, phone: 630-971-6417
  • College of Health Sciences, phone: 630-515-6388
  • College of Dental Medicine, phone: 630-515-7464
  • College of Graduate Studies, phone: 630-515-6175

Questions about regalia and diplomas?

Office of the Registrar:

Questions about the ceremony and parking?

Office of Communications:

Visit Downers Grove

Contact Information for Glendale, AZ Campus

Questions about academics, banquets, and hooding ceremonies?

  • Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, phone: 623-572-3300
  • College of Pharmacy, Glendale, phone: 623-572-3500
  • College of Health Sciences, phone: 623-572-3600
  • College of Dental Medicine, phone: 623-572-3802
  • College of Optometry, phone: 623-572-3900
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, phone: 623-572-6360
  • College of Graduate Studies, phone: 623-572-3700

Questions about regalia and diplomas?

Office of the Registrar:

Questions about the ceremony and parking?

Office of Communications:

Visit Glendale

Campus Maps & Directions

Downers Grove campus map (PDF) Glendale campus map (PDF)

Previous White Coat Ceremonies

Glendale White Coat Recordings

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

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

Ceremony 3 - Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Downers Grove White Coat Recordings

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • No livestream available

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

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

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