The White Coat Ceremony marks a transformation for students entering their clinical phase of medical school.
This event occurs during the transition between Phase 1 and Phase 2 of medical school, which is between the second and third year of training.
The short white coats worn by medical students elicit patients’ high expectations of the doctor-patient relationship. In the presence of family, friends and faculty members, students are welcomed into the medical community by leaders of the school.
Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
3:00 p.m. — Doors open for Guests
3:00 p.m. — Students Check in at Assigned Rooms
4:00 p.m. — Ceremony Begins
Parking
Parking is available in the Sunset Avenue Garage, located in the 4700 block of Sunset Avenue between 46th and 49th Street. Access the garage from Sunset Avenue. Event parking fee is $15. On-street parking in the nearby neighborhood is also available.
Guests requiring accessible entry can park on the main floor of the garage or in the Clowes lot on the northeast side of the building.
Details
Please allow sufficient time to find parking and walk to the Clowes Hall for on-time arrival (3:00 p.m. for students). Student check-in and line up will be in various classrooms based on campus. Please watch for details.
Students should wear business attire and bring their white coats (clean and wrinkle-free). The event will be live-streamed via the IU School of Medicine Facebook page for others to view.
Tickets
Students participating in the White Coat Ceremony have the opportunity to reserve tickets for their guests. Seats for the White Coat Ceremony are general admission and not assigned seats.
Additional White Coats
Students wishing to order a new white coat may do so directly from MES/The Uniform House.