White Coat Ceremony – Osteopathic & Optometry (IL)
First-year students in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and Chicago College of Optometry will receive their white coats.
- Downers Grove Campus
Ceremony Details
In an annual ceremony, first year students in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and Chicago College of Optometry 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.
Address: ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Cardinal Hall 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 605015
Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.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 630-515-7333.
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