Events

Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony marks the official entry of the Class of 2030 into the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
Date
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time
4–5:30pm EDT
Location
Weigel Hall Auditorium, Timashev Family Music Building, 1866 College Road North, Columbus, OH 43210

About This Event

The White Coat Ceremony marks the official entry of the Class of 2030 into the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program. The program will feature distinguished speakers, the onstage presentation of the White Coat, and a collective recitation of the Student Pledge of Professionalism, signifying the class’s commitment to the values of the pharmacy profession. 

Parking

Self-parking at an hourly rate is available at the Ohio Union South Parking Garage at 1759 N. High Street, just south of the Timashev Family Music Building.

On this day, College Road will be closed in both directions between 12th Avenue and Hagerty Drive. Access to the Ohio Union South Garage will be available from the north via southbound College Road or High Street in both directions. Check Ohio State's Traffic Impacts for additional details in planning your route to campus.

Attendees with limited mobility may be dropped-off and picked-up from the southwest Timashev entrance along College Road closest to The Oval. Accessible parking spaces are designated within the Ohio Union South Garage. 

Seating

Students may invite up to four guests to attend. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, additional tickets and waitlists will not be available. 

Enter the Timashev Family Music Building’s southwest entrance. Doors to Weigel Hall will open at 3 p.m. for guest seating, which is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. 

  • Students will report directly to the Music Ensemble Rehearsal Room inside Timashev by 3:30pm.
  • Guests should be in their seats before 4 p.m. for the class processional into the auditorium.

Accessibility Accommodations

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. This event will be presented with live captioning. Wheelchair accessible seating is available in the rear of the auditorium and is accessible via the building elevator.  

To plan accessible seating or make other accommodation requests, please contact Polly Carlson at carlson.616@osu.edu or (614) 292-3813. 

Attire

Business casual attire is appropriate for students and guests. For students, the length of dresses and skirts should be no higher than just above the knee, in accordance with professional student appearance standards. 

Livestream

We encourage those unable to attend the in-person event to watch via livestream, which will begin on Friday, August 21 at 4 p.m. EST and will be recorded for post-event viewing. 

Watch the Livestream

Questions?

Contact ceremony organizer Polly Carlson at carlson.616@osu.edu or (614) 292-3813.


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