White Coat Ceremony

White Coat Ceremony

The white coat is the symbol of clinical service and care. At other schools, students only participate in didactic education in the first years of their training. Their white coat ceremony then occurs during their transition to the clinical phase of their education. At UC Davis, you will be able to work with patients and gain clinical skills in your first year. Therefore, you will take the School of Veterinary Medicine student oath, receive your white coat, and be welcomed into the veterinary profession by the dean in this ceremony that begins your professional education.

White Coat Ceremony

Friday, August 15, 2025 – 3:30 pm

The White Coat Ceremony will be held at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center. Students are allowed up to four guests. Wristbands will be required for admission into the venue for all students and guests (including newborns), and will be distributed to students upon check-in for Prologue. Students may allocate wristbands to guests at their convenience. The event will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person. The recording can be accessed after the event. 

Students are encouraged to dress in business casual attire during the ceremony.

Ceremony Program 

Livestream Link


LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center
523 Mrak Hall Dr, Davis, CA 95616
Venue Info  |  Google Directions
 

PARKING
The main parking structure is located on Hilgard Lane, just south of the Mondavi Center building.

Mondavi Parking Map

 

PARKING PERMITS
Reduced-rate parking permits for ceremony guests can be purchased online* following these instructions:

  1. Navigate to https://ucdavis.aimsparking.com any time starting today through the event date, and click on SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
  2. Click GROUP / DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS and select “Vet Med White Coat Ceremony 2025”
  3. Enter Voucher Code 'VMWC25'
  4. Select the permit for $4.50, ADD the vehicle it will be assigned to, and click to agree to the Terms of Service
  5. Checkout when ready, and watch for a confirmation email which will be sent within a few minutes of completing the transaction

  6. There is no need to print or display anything in the vehicle.  Pre-purchased permits are valid in C zone areas where attendants are present, for the full date purchased.  If you have any questions or issues regarding the purchase, contact Transportation Services at 530-752-8277

    This rate is only available through the online portal and will not be eligible at the lot.

Reception

Friday, August 15, 2025

Join us at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center (building right next to Mondavi)  immediately following the ceremony for small bites, and music to celebrate!