White Coat Ceremony to be Held Virtually
for August 2020 and January 2021 Term

About White Coat Ceremony

Update on St. George’s University White Coat Ceremony and Family Weekend Activities

Congratulations once again on your acceptance to St. George’s University!

Over the past few years, St. George’s University has welcomed new students along with their families and friends to campus for Family Weekend, giving attendees an insider’s view of the island, its people, and our beautiful True Blue campus in Grenada, West Indies. While we are unable to share in this experience in person in Grenada this year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to invite you to a virtual event to celebrate the beginning of your journey towards becoming a physician.

We understand that sharing this achievement with friends and family highlights this significant moment in your life and we are committed to celebrating your achievement together.

The leadership of SGU considered all aspects of a potential return to campus in January that would have allowed students the opportunity to experience this event in-person but remains concerned about the worsening status of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world and the related increase in hospitalizations.

Out of an abundance of caution for our students, faculty, staff, the people of Grenada and the capacity of the local health care system, SGU has decided to maintain distance education for the January term.

The White Coat Ceremonies for August 2020 term and January 2021 term will be hosted as virtual events. White coats will be shipped to students with more details about the ceremony and events forthcoming.

We look forward to planning a virtual White Coat Ceremony for you, your family members, and friends to participate. Our goal is to make prudent decisions that reflect our commitment to the ongoing safety of our campus community and that of the people of Grenada. If you have any further questions, please visit our FAQs section or email familyweekend@sgu.edu.

Schedule of Events and Registration

In the coming weeks, please check your inbox for more details on how you can join and share in the virtual white coat ceremonies. When details are confirmed, we will post more information on the virtual schedule of activities and registration information. Please bookmark this page for reference.

Schedule of Events

Please see below the virtual schedule for White Coat Ceremony for the August 2020 and January 2021 term. Please bookmark this page for reference and further updates.

Schedule subject to change; please keep posted to this website for possible updates.

Ceremony	Date	Time	Description
School of Veterinary Medicine Ceremony 1	Saturday 30th January, 2021	4pm AST	This ceremony will feature students from our August 2020 incoming class.
School of Veterinary Medicine Ceremony 2	Sunday 31st January, 2021	4pm AST	This ceremony will feature students from our January 2021 incoming class.
SGU NU	Saturday 6th March, 2021	10am AST	This ceremony will feature both our August 2020 and January 2021 incoming classes.
School of Medicine Ceremony 1	Saturday 6th March, 2021	4pm AST	This ceremony will feature students from our August 2020 incoming class in the following colleges: Blackwell Curie Fleming Galen
School of Medicine Ceremony 2	Sunday 7th March, 2021	4pm AST	This ceremony will feature students from our August 2020 incoming class in the following colleges: Hippocrates McIndoe Metrodora Peabody
School of Medicine Ceremony 3	Saturday 13th March, 2021	4pm AST	This ceremony will feature students from our January 2021 incoming class in the following colleges: Blackwell Curie Fleming Galen.
School of Medicine Ceremony 4	Sunday 14th March, 2021	4pm AST	This ceremony will feature students from our January 2021 incoming class in the following colleges: Hippocrates McIndoe Metrodora Peabody

White Coat Ceremony

Typically, SGU’s White Coat Ceremony is held for first-term students entering into the four-year Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. This is an important milestone in the lives of students because it marks their entry into these noble professions.

Visit our YouTube Channel to view past in-person ceremonies.

Your family and friends will be able to tune in at sgu.edu/live on the day and a downloadable program with more information about this year’s keynote speaker will be available online to accompany this year’s virtual ceremony.

Travel and Accommodations

Travel

The Government of Grenada has not yet provided an update on the reopening of its borders. For more information on borders reopening please visit Grenada’s Ministry of Health website. When borders reopen there are many routes into Grenada, and you can use any of the internet-based companies or travel agents to help you. When searching for flights, please use airport code GND for Grenada’s international airport.

Major US and UK carriers normally provide regular service to Grenada, including daily flights from Miami on American Airlines and daily flights from New York via JetBlue. Visit our accepted students travel information page for more details.

Accommodations

When it is safe to do so, Family Weekend guests have a variety of lodging options to choose from during their visit. Upon booking your reservation at any of the below hotels be sure to mention SGU’s Family Weekend. Special discounts may be available.

As a reminder, a valid passport is required for entry to the island nation of Grenada.

Welcome to True Blue Bay Boutique Resort, a family owned and operated hotel on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Located on the South Coast, this unique and colorful resort is set among tropical gardens and overlooks the spectacular waters of True Blue Bay.

True Blue Bay Resort

Old Mill Road, True Blue,
St. George’s, Grenada
(473) 443-8783
truebluebay.com
mail@truebluebay.com

A year-round retreat with a AAA Five-Diamond rating, this sprawling eight-acre property is located 10 minutes from the airport on world-famous Grand Anse Beach. With a world-class spa, beachside yoga and two restaurants, every visit to this luxurious, family-owned boutique resort is an experience to be treasured.

Spice Island Beach Resort

Grand Anse,
St. George’s, Grenada
+1 473 444-4258
http://www.spiceislandbeachresort.com
reservations@spicebeachresort.com

Located on Spice Island, the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort offers the complete Caribbean experience with beachfront rooms, a rejuvenating spa, a dive shop and four island-themed restaurants on site.

Radisson Grenada Beach Resort

Grand Anse,
St. George’s, Grenada
+1 473-444-4371
http://www.radisson.com/st-george-hotel-gd/grdgrgr

Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa combines five star service and luxury within a relaxed and intimate environment to create the ultimate Caribbean escape.

Calabash

L’anse aux Epines,
St. George’s, Grenada
+1 473 444 4334
http://www.calabashhotel.com/
reservations@calabashgrenada.com

The hotel is located on the world-famous Grand Anse Beach in an enchanted Tropical Garden. Coyaba’s spacious lobby features a gift shop, library and Body Treatment Facilities.

Coyaba Beach Resort

Morne Rouge,
St. George’s, Grenada
+1 473 444-4129
http://www.coyaba.com/
reservations@coyaba.com

Silversands Grenada is a breathtaking Caribbean hotel on the shores of Grand Anse Beach, featuring luxury rooms, a world-class spa, and upscale local cuisine.

Silversands Grenada

Grand Anse Beach
St. George’s, Grenada
+1 (833) 594-3230
www.silversandsgrenada.com
info@silversandsgrenada.com

Laluna’s beachfront property is adored by travelers for its emphasis on intimate, relaxed getaways. This 16-cottage boutique hotel is known for its beach yoga pavilion, Asian spa, Italian restaurant, and warm style that blends Balinese, Caribbean, and Italian influences.

Laluna Resort

Morne Rouge
St. George’s, Grenada
+1 (473) 439-0001
www.laluna.com
info@laluna.com

Points of Interest

When it is safe to do so, St. George’s University Family Weekend provides students and their families with free time for exploring the island of Grenada. In addition to traditional Caribbean activities like snorkeling, hiking the rain forest, and fishing, there are many must see attractions on the island of Grenada, including the Grenada National Museum, Fort George, Fort Frederick, Seven Sisters Falls, Grenada Chocolate Company, Rhum Runner, River Antoine Rum Distillery, and Annandale Falls. The following website provides details on these and other attractions and is an excellent resource for your plans:

www.puregrenada.com

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FAQs

Is SGU still hosting Family Weekend/White Coat Ceremony on campus in January 2021?

The White Coat Ceremony for August 2020 and January 2021 terms will be hosted as a virtual event. While we are unable to share in this experience in person in Grenada this year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to invite you to a virtual event to celebrate the beginning of your journey toward becoming a physician.

Where can I register for the Virtual White Coat Ceremony?

Will students still receive their white coats?

White coats will be shipped to the address on file of each student. If your address details need updating, please email bookstore@sgu.edu. All other enquires should be sent to familyweekend@sgu.edu

Who can I contact for information about Family Weekend/White Coat Ceremony?

For questions about following weekend please email us at FamilyWeekend@sgu.edu

If I started in August 2020 but I’m repeating Term 1 this semester, what ceremony am I in?

You will be featured with the August 2020 students as that is when you first began Term 1.

If I am a dual MPH student who started in August 2020, what ceremony am I in?

You will be featured with the January 2021 students as that is when you first began Term 1.

White Coat Ceremony to be Held Virtuallyfor August 2020 and January 2021 Term