White Coat Ceremony

Tickets are required for all guests attending the White Coat Ceremony. Each eligible student may receive a maximum of eight (8) guest tickets. Four (4) tickets for entry into the Richey Conference Center, and four (4) tickets for overflow seating in the Byers Family Foundation Studio.

Due to strict occupancy regulations, every guest — regardless of age — must present a ticket upon entry to the Richey Conference Center. Please ensure your guests have their tickets with them on the day of the ceremony.

Guest seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved seating is not available.

Please note: Strollers, car seats, and infant carriers are not permitted inside the conference center.

Tickets will be available for student pickup during Fifth Week (July 21-24).

A white coat ceremony is a formal ceremony that inducts new students into the medical profession. It is a rite of passage that was first created by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in 1993. During the ceremony, a white coat is placed on each student’s shoulders, and often a Physician’s Oath is recited. 

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The ceremony will take place at the Richey Conference Center located in the School of Medicine Building. We expect the ceremony to last 90 minutes. Guests are invited to stay afterwards for a reception in the lobby.

Please plan to be in your seats by no later than 1:45 p.m. The processional will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Guests arriving during the processional may be asked to seated in the overflow room located on the 2nd floor. 
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Tickets are required for all guests attending the White Coat Ceremony. Each eligible student may receive a maximum of eight (8) guest tickets. Four tickets (4) will be allotted for entry into the Richey Conference Center and four (4) tickets alloted for entry to overflow seating in the Byers Family Foundation Learning Studio.

Guests may park on any level of the parking garage adjacent to the School of Medicine Building. A parking pass will not be needed to park at this event.  

Due to construction impacting garage elevator access, golf carts will be available to assist guests.

Additional seating will be available for guests in the Byers Family Foundation Learning Studio, located on the second floor of the School of Medicine Building. Reserved seating is not available.

A livestream link will also be available for families and friends to join online.

To provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all, students and guests are encouraged to review and adhere to the list of prohibited items. Prohibited items will be confiscated. Patrons may be refused entry if in possession of the following: 

• Food and Drinks 
• Alcoholic Beverages 
• Illegal Drugs 
• Inflatables/Balloons 
• Aerosol Cans/Noisemakers 
• Strollers 

Guets are welcome to take photographs and video, however, they must remain in their seats for proper traffic flow and safety purposes. The School of Medicine will coordinate professional photographers who will take photos throughout the ceremony.

These photos will be available to download after the ceremony at no cost. Professional photographers will be taking a photo of each student after they have been cloaked. 

Students will participate in a short rehearsal the morning of Friday, July 25, during Fifth Week (July 21-24) activites. It is mandatory for students.

Business casual dress is required, but please do not wear suit coats, blazers, or jackets. Students will receive their white coat at the ceremony. 

 

Students should arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. CST to the Richey Conference Center on July 25, 2026. Students will enter through the main lobby and report to the Second Floor Lobby to be given last-minute instructions about the ceremony and prepare for pictures. 

No personal belongings will be allowed. All personal items must be left with family, friends, or in your car.  

Each eligible student may receive a maximum of eight (8) guest tickets. Please make sure that you direct guests to the UT Tyler School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony website for all event information.

We are encouraging guests to be in their seats no later than 1:45 p.m. The processional will begin promptly at 2 p.m.

Guests arriving during the processional may be asked to join in the overflow room located on the 2nd floor. 

Students are asked to RSVP by July 15, 2026.