White Coat 2026
The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2030 will be held on Friday, October 9th at 1:00 P.M. at Ira Allen Chapel on the UVM Campus.
White Coat Ceremony Information
Info for Members of the Class of 2030
Tickets for the Ceremony
Tickets are required for all guests to attend the White Coat Ceremony. Each member of the Class of 2030 is guaranteed up to five tickets, but may request additional tickets via the wait list. Wait list tickets are not guaranteed. Members of the Class of 2030 will receive a link to request tickets via email. Wait list tickets, if available, will be allocated after the initial ticket request period closes on September 18.
Arrival Time and Location
Members of the Class of 2030 must arrive to line up for the ceremony no later than 12:15 P.M. Line-up will take place in the Billings/Ira Allen Lecture Hall. The lecture hall can be accessed by entering the building from the Votey parking lot, which is directly behind the chapel. Staff will be available to help members of the class find the line-up location.
Student Line-Up and Procession
Student line-up will form promptly at 12:35 P.M. in preparation for the procession into the chapel at 1:00 P.M. Staff and volunteers will guide students into alphabetical order for the procession and seating on the main chapel floor. Chapel doors will open for guests at 12:15 P.M.
What to Bring/Not Bring
Students should not bring backpacks, laptops or other valuable items with them. While we will have a location for students to leave coat, purse and other belongings during the ceremony, we recommend bringing as few personal items as possible. You will be cloaked with your white coat during the ceremony and will not receive your coat before your name is called to go on stage.
What to Wear
Please dress in professional/interview attire for the ceremony. Whatever you choose should be comfortable and easy to manage when your coat is put on. Be mindful of footwear choices, as there are narrow, steep stairs both on and off the stage. The stage is about four feet above the floor and students should take this into account when choosing footwear and skirt/dress/pant length.
Receiving Your White Coat
During the ceremony, students will be called on stage alphabetically by last name to be cloaked with their white coats by College of Medicine leadership. Watch a video of the 2025 ceremony to see how to stand and help the cloaking go smoothly. Cloaking starts at the 46:57 mark.
Parking for Guests
Additional information about parking for guests will be shared soon.
Shuttles
Additional information about shuttles will be shared soon.
Open House After the Ceremony
Students and their guests are invited to the College of Medicine after the Ceremony for an open house and light refreshments. The Clinical Simulation Lab will host tours and the Dana Health Sciences Library will be open for guests to visit. Guests are encouraged to attend to see where your students are spending their early years at the College of Medicine.
Info for Guests of the Class of 2030
Tickets for the Ceremony
Tickets are required for all guests to attend the White Coat Ceremony. Each member of the Class of 2030 is guaranteed up to five tickets, but may request additional tickets via the wait list. Wait list tickets are not guaranteed. Members of the Class of 2030 will receive a link to request tickets via email. Wait list tickets, if available, will be allocated after the initial ticket request period closes on September 18.
Doors to the chapel will open for guests at 12:15 P.M. Tickets will be required for entry.
Livestream and Photography
The event will be livestreamed for family and friends who are unable to attend. The livestream link will be shared soon. A professional photographer will take photos of the event and a gallery will be available after the ceremony.
Parking for Guests
Additional information about parking for guests will be shared soon.
Shuttles
Additional information about shuttles will be shared soon.
Open House After the Ceremony
Students and their guests are invited to the College of Medicine after the Ceremony for an open house and light refreshments. The Clinical Simulation Lab will host tours and the Dana Health Sciences Library will be open for guests to visit. Guests are encouraged to attend to see where your students are spending their early years at the College of Medicine.