Support Incoming Students
The White Coat Ceremony is a long standing tradition at UC Davis School of Vet Med in which students are welcomed into the veterinary profession. The white coat is seen as the symbol of clinical service and care. Our students uniquely hit the ground running and gain these clinical skills in their first year. Therefore, first year students take the School of Veterinary Medicine student oath, receive their white coat, and are inducted into the school by the Dean in this ceremony that begins their professional education.
New this year, donate to the White Coat Support Fund! These donations are especially rewarding because of the impact they can make on incoming students and their journey towards becoming veterinarians. Gifts provide support to purchase individual White Coats for students, as well as help offset the costs involved with hosting the ceremony and reception to celebrate the students' achievements. Please consider making the gift of a White Coat using the link below.
White Coat Notes
Continue the Tradition
As you reflect on your time as a student, we welcome you to continue an alumni tradition of sharing words of encouragement, advice, or wisdom with this year's incoming students, the Class of 2029.
Your words will be handwritten on a card that will be placed in the pockets of the white coats the incoming students receive at the annual White Coat Ceremony.
Submit a Note
If you prefer to mail your note in, please send it to:
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Advancement
PO Box 1167
Davis, CA 95617-1167