White Coat Ceremony – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (IL)

First-year students in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine will receive their white coats.

  • Downers Grove Campus
In-person

Event Information

  • 4:00 – 5:00pm CDT
  • Littlejohn Hall

Ceremony Details

First year students in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine will receive their clinical white coats at the White Coat Ceremony. 

During the ceremony, students will pledge their commitment to uphold the standards of tomorrow's healthcare team and preparing for their future as healthcare professionals.

Address: ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Littlejohn Hall, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 605015

Date & Time: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.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 630-515-6046.

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