White Coat Ceremony
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation established the White Coat Ceremony in 1993. The event has become an iconic ritual emphasizing compassionate, collaborative and scientifically excellent care. At Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), this rite of passage serves to welcome students to healthcare practice and elevate the value of humanism as the core of healthcare. The most important element of the ceremony is the oath taken in the presence of family members, school leadership, and their peers to acknowledge their obligation of caring for the patient.
Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony
Friday, August 9, 2024, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:
Rowan University
Pfleeger Concert Hall at Wilson Hall
North Campus Drive
Glassboro, NJ
Event includes an indoor ceremony followed by a light reception outside under a tent (weather permitting). The doors will open promptly at 9 a.m. Please be informed that tickets are required for entry. Parking facilities are available in Lots O-1, C, or D. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you.
Important Information for Students
Tickets:
Each student will receive five (5) physical tickets during Orientation Week. Students are responsible for distributing tickets to their guests before August 9. Guests must present their tickets at the theater entrance. Students may coordinate with each other to trade unused tickets. CMSRU will not manage extra tickets.
Arrival:
Check-in for students begins at 8 a.m. at the large tent in front of Pfleeger Concert Hall. Please arrive on time to allow for coat distribution, lineup, and a brief rehearsal before the event.
For guests, the theater doors will open at 9 a.m. and admission requires an official ticket. Tickets will be distributed to students during orientation week.
Parking:
Parking for students and all guests is available in Lots O-1, C, or D. Golf carts and a passenger van will shuttle guests between the parking lots and the Pfleeger Concert Hall entrance.
Attire:
Business attire is strongly recommended for students. Students should NOT wear suit jackets as they will be wearing their new white coats during the ceremony. Please avoid very short dresses or skirts for students’ comfort and professional appearance. Be mindful of footwear suitable for walking upstairs and crossing the stage.
For guests, business casual attire is recommended.
Photography:
A professional photographer will capture an image of each student as they are cloaked in their white coat. These images will be provided for download at no charge, compliments of CMSRU. Guests will not be permitted in the aisles to take photographs during the event.
Reception:
After the ceremony, students and their guests are invited to join Dean Reboli and other CMSRU leaders for a reception under the tent in front of Pfleeger Concert Hall. Light refreshments will be served. The reception will end by 1 p.m. to allow you to enjoy a celebratory lunch with loved ones.
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White Coat Notes
A White Coat Note is a heartfelt message, a source of inspiration, and a token of encouragement given to new medical students during the White Coat Ceremony. White Coat Notes are placed in the pockets of our students' new white jackets before they put them on for the first time at the White Coat Ceremony. Through the purchase of a Note, you can participate in this meaningful program for your favorite medical student, and these Notes help raise money specifically to support Student Activities at CMSRU and the SGA Endowed Scholarship Fund.
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