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 welcome to attend. There will be no tickets and seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Doors open 1 hour before the ceremonies begin. 
 

Save the Date

Downer's Grove

Ceremony 1 – Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Featuring:

• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM)
• College of Pharmacy - Downer's Grove (CPDG)

Ceremony 2 – Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Featuring:

• College of Health Sciences - IL (CHS)
• College of Dental Medicine - IL (CDMI)
• Chicago College of Optometry (CCO)
   

Glendale

Ceremony 1 – Friday September 27, 2024 at 4 p.m. 

Featuring:

• Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM)
• Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM)

Ceremony 2 – Saturday September 28, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Featuring:

• College of Dental Medicine - Arizona (CDMA)
• College of Pharmacy - Glendale (CPG) 
• College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Ceremony 3 – Saturday September 28, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Featuring:

• College of Health Sciences (CHS)
• Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT)
   

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact your College Dean's Office.

Security Policy

Commencement marks a significant milestone for each graduate and their guests. Midwestern University fully embraces and welcomes the excitement, joy, and enthusiasm that accompany this special day! We ask all graduates, guests, and participants to honor the dignity and significance of the occasion. Please review the policies and guidelines we have established to enhance our safety and security practices at all on-campus commencement ceremonies. Please incorporate additional time into your planning.

Security Screening Process

All graduates and guests, as well as employees and vendors, will be subject to walking through a security screening process.

Clear Bag Policy and Security Inspection

Note: All bags are subject to inspection.

Guests may bring any of the following:

• All clear tote bags - plastic, vinyl, or PVC that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. All contents must be visible. Bags may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap. This includes fanny packs, backpacks, or sling bags.
• Cell Phones (placed on silent)
• Flower bouquets (must not obstruct the view of others)
• Medically necessary items, including diaper bags that accompany infants.
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc)
• Small Clutch Purses (4.5 by 6.5 inches)
• Umbrellas
• Water Bottles (unopened/sealed)

Prohibited Items

Please note that the following are not permitted at Midwestern University commencement ceremonies:

• Aerosol and other pressurized canisters and sprays
• Alcohol
• All weapons of any kind or items that could be used as a weapon (knives, brass knuckles, metal chains, sharp metal objects, pepper sprays, bullets, stun guns, etc.)
• Any and all items/controlled substances that are illegal at the city, county, State, and/or Federal level or deemed suspicious due to quantity or uniqueness
• Any other item deemed by security to be inappropriate for the event or a threat to public safety
• Balloons, filled or unfilled
• Banners, signs, or flags
• Beach Balls, Skateboards, roller blades, roller shoes
• Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and scooters
• Cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10", GoPros, video cameras and tripods
• Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
• Confetti cannons
• Coolers or large containers
• Drones
• Fireworks / Pyrotechnics of any kind
• Flammable liquids, unauthorized chemicals
• Food or drink (outside of items described in the “Permitted Items” section)
• Laser pointers, glow sticks, or flashbulbs
• Mace, pepper spray, or similar chemical spray
• Megaphones
• Noise-makers of any kind (such as air horns, cowbells, etc.)
• Objects that can be used as projectiles
• Paint (any type or form)
• Torches and other open flames
• Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, signs, etc.
• Wagons and carts