White Coat Ceremony – Pharmacy, Podiatry & Optometry (AZ)
First-year students in the College of Pharmacy - Glendale, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and Arizona College of Optometry will receive their white coats.
Ceremony Details
In an annual ceremony, first year students in the College of Pharmacy - Glendale, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and Arizona College of Optometry 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.
Address: Midwestern University Auditorium, 19555 N. 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.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
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