2019 College of Pharmacy White Ceremony SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th 10:00AM RHOADES AUDITORIUM RECEPTION FOLLOWING IN THE SCHOLL GALLERY. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO INVITE YOUR FAMILY TO CELEBRATE THIS FORMAL INTRODUCTION TO YOUR PHARMACY EDUCATION.

The White Coat Ceremony is a significant event in the lives of healthcare students and represents a transition into the pharmacy profession. It also signifies that you will soon be granted the privilege of caring for patients in a clinical setting. No other item is more closely identified with health care providers and scientists than the white coat.

As such, this ceremony is an honored and professional transition. You are seen as a healthcare professional the moment you step foot onto campus and begin your academic career. Your journey of becoming a pharmacist starts now.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and would like to point out some helpful items:

 This is a professional ceremony and attire should reflect such. Students should wear professional attire. o , tie and slacks o /shirt, dress slacks/ or dress o Professional o Appropriate length for dress/skirt and heel height  White will be tried on Friday, August 9th. Coats will stay at the College for you to pick up on Saturday morning.  Arrive on Saturday morning before 9:40am. Upon arrival, your guests will be directed into Rhoades Auditorium, while students will be directed to the hallway outside of the mailroom to line up and pick up their white coat.  Carry the white coat into the ceremony over your right arm. Do not wear your coat. Also, ensure the coat is UNBUTTONED.  During the ceremony, you will proceed to the stage and hand your coat to the designated faculty who will assist you with putting your coat on. You will continue across the stage to shake hands with administration and return to your seat.  After the ceremony, you will be escorted back into the auditorium for a class picture; you will join your family and friends at the reception after the photo.  A reception will follow for you and your guests in the Scholl Gallery.  Guests are welcome; there is no ticket needed and no limit to the number of guests allowed.  For friends and family unable to attend, the event will be available via video stream on the main page of the RFUMS website www.rosalindfranklin.edu and on Facebook www.facebook.com/rfums.

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If you or your guests require disability related support or accommodations to access the white coat ceremony, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Nydia Stewart, at [email protected] or 847.578.8482