White Coat Ceremony - College of Health Sciences (AZ)
First year students in the Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology programs will receive their white coats.
Ceremony Details
In an annual ceremony, first year students of the College of Health Sciences will receive their clinical white coats at the White Coat Ceremony. The College of Health Sciences comprises of the Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology programs.
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.
Address: Midwestern University Auditorium 19555 N. 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308
Date & time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
General information: The doors to the auditorium will open one hour prior to the ceremony. Seating for guests is limited.
Special accommodations: For special accommodation seating requests, please call 623-572-3781 or view the Guest Information page for details.
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