Welcome to the Profession Ceremony
The 2025 Welcome to the Profession Ceremony will be held in Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, September 5 at 3:00PM. Guests will not require a ticket to attend the ceremony. Parking will be located in Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot or the Sunset Avenue Parking Garage.
One of our Fall semester traditions is to host the White Coat Ceremony to honor and welcome pharmacy and PA students as they enter the professional phase of their programs. With the addition of direct entry Nursing program, we have an opportunity to re-envision the ceremony to be inclusive and mindful of the programs now represented in COPHS. The College will host the Welcome to the Profession Ceremony that includes students from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master in PA Studies, and Doctor of Pharmacy program. This significant ceremony serves to welcome each new class of students and provides a powerful emphasis on high standards of professionalism, compassion, and service. We invite you to be a part of this year’s milestone event by donating a gift to fund one student’s first white coat or lab jacket.
Please consider making the Welcome to the Profession Ceremony special for our students by sponsoring a student’s white coat or lab jacket for $75. If your donation is received by August 22, your name will be shared with the student receiving your coat. If you know someone you wish to designate as the recipient of your coat, please indicate this on your donation.
