About 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 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The White Coat Ceremony was held at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center with a reception at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center immediately following the ceremony. The event was live streamed for those who were unable to attend in person.
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2026 Ceremony Live Stream Link*
*Live Stream may not be available for a few days after the event.