Postponed till January 2021

We are scheduling White Coat Ceremony and Family Weekend to January, to allow students and loved ones to participate in person. 

Students will receive an email when registration opens. In addition, this page provides updated information. 

The University will update students about the required safety measures along with all other detailed information related to our Family Weekend and White Coat Ceremonies.

St. George’s University invites students, families, and their friends to this event.  Immediate family historically make up the bulk of our guests, but extended family and significant others are welcome, too!

Yes, a valid passport is required of all visitors when entering the country.

Some families elect to arrive earlier in the week to enjoy Grenada, while some families arrive the day before a white coat ceremony. With daily flights from New York, Miami, Trinidad, and Barbados you can choose an itinerary that suits your schedule.

St. George’s University is proud to welcome physician and veterinarian families to Family Weekend!

SGU alumni and licensed physicians/veterinarians who wish to coat their family member at the SOM/SVM White Coat Ceremony must complete this short request form to register their interest in coating.

Physicians are permitted to coat with the School of Medicine, and veterinarians are permitted to coat with the School of Veterinary Medicine. The request window will close one week prior to Family Weekend.

Professional dress is required for the White Coat Ceremonies and receptions. Casual attire is appropriate for most other events. Sun protection, an umbrella and comfortable walking shoes are always a good idea, too!

What is professional dress in the Caribbean? For men, we generally recommend a collared shirt and comfortable slacks as a baseline, but its not uncommon to see parents wear a light sport coat. A casual dress or office wear is appropriate for women.

Yes, a shuttle service is provided from campus to the various off-campus events.  Check the event schedule or Information Desk for details.

Campus guests, including Family Weekend participants, require identification for riding the bus and gaining access to campus. Family Weekend guests will be provided with guest badges at the Family Weekend Information Desk, permitting them to ride regular SGU buses.

Are you arriving before the official start of Family Weekend? Temporary visitor passes are available from SGU’s Department of Public Safety. Students should accompany their guests to the security office at Westerhall Building (behind the Student Center). Students must bring their student ID, and visitors will be asked to produce a government-issued photo ID.

During Family Weekend an in-person Information Desk will be located on campus at the Caribbean House. Check the schedule above for open hours, or reach us anytime via familyweekend@sgu.edu.

A live broadcast each White Coat Ceremony will be available at sgu.edu/live and SGU’s Facebook page.

Recordings will be uploaded to YouTube and shared with the incoming Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine classes.

Children under the age of 3 do not require registration.

Yes, students will need to purchase tickets if they wish to attend any paid event.

Your student may have coursework commitments. Please check with your student before registering them for paid events.

Your Family Weekend confirmation is immediate, following completion of the online registration form and payment. Bring a printed or electronic copy of your ticket to each event. Have further questions? Send us an email – familyweekend@sgu.edu.

St. George’s University often makes arrangements with outside vendors for Family Weekend events. Many events require a financial commitment on the part of the University. While we will make every effort to provide refunds whenever possible, 48 hour advance notice is requested to cancel a reservation.  Failure to cancel within 48 hours of the event may result in the total booking cost being non-refundable.

St. George’s University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend an event at, please contact us in advance of the event.

Yes, click here to view the campus map.

Yes! There are three ATMs on campus. One on the ground floor of Charter Hall (lower campus), and two more at David Brown Hall (upper campus).

Head over to the SGU Bookstore (located at Founders Library) for a great selection of SGU items. There will also be a mobile station at the Sunset BBQ.

Drop us an email! Our team monitors and responds to the Family Weekend mailbox all year long:  FamilyWeekend@sgu.edu.