White Coat Ceremony
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9am AST
Venue: Patrick F. Adams Hall
A Proud Moment in Your Life
“My wish for you is that you may all feel as I do after a lifetime—that the profession you’ve chosen is the best profession in the world.”
Aleen Cust, First Female Veterinarian Who Graduated in 1897.
Capturing the Moment
Here, we will capture some of these moments of celebration—on social media, with photos, through stories. Show us how you are celebrating this important milestone by including the hashtag #SGUWCC on your posts. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces here at SGU!
Proud SGU Family and Friends
We thank all the family and friends who are supporting each student on their journey toward fulfilling their dream. At SGU, we recognize the importance that parents and guardians play in a student’s life and we want to know more about you. We invite you to join our SGU Parents Group to assist parents of future SGU students, current students, and graduates.
Downloads
Share your exciting news using one of our White Coat Ceremony signs and we’ll share your posts on social media and on this page. Be sure to use the hashtag #SGUWCC.
Print it, fill it, and post it.
#SGUWCC
The best way to take part in the celebration is through using our hashtag—#SGUWCC.
Simply add it to your post. It will automatically appear on this page, and by clicking on it on any social media channel, you and your classmates will see the excitement that’s going on around you.
Which student orgs did you join this term? Tag them in the comments! Find the full album on our Facebook page.
👋 Meet term 1 SVM student Aude Mahieu! Hear more about her journey to SGU from Belgium, what made her decide to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, and more. 🐾🩺🇧🇪
The moment our future doctors have been waiting for! 🥼
Tune in LIVE as our SGU/Northumbria medical students don their white coats for the very first time. Saturday, August 30 at 11am GMT (6am AST) on sgu.edu, StGeorgesU on Facebook and YouTube.
SGU/NU students: share your celebrations with us by tagging @stgeorgesu and #SGUNUWCC!
Our newest students share their first impressions — now it’s your turn! 👇 What stood out most to you on your first day at SGU, and what are you looking forward to most this term?
Photo of the Week: "First day of 17th grade! Cheers to the journey to becoming Doctors🤠😎🩺" -Jad Mahayri, SOM term 1
What has been the highlight (so far!) of your first week at SGU?
🔔 Kicking off a new term with an important reminder! Whether you’re just starting your journey this week, or have already started your next term, we’re wishing you the best ✨
Share highlights of your first day with us by tagging @stgeorgesu in your photos, reels, and stories!
🤳 Photo of the Week: "I have made the move to Grenada and am all checked in and ready for orientation and classes! Seeing campus in person makes it feel so much more real that I am actually a veterinary student." -Sarah Varon, SVM term 1
Wishing all the best to our new students as they embark on their SGU journeys! Don`t forget to share your experiences and tag @stgeorgesu in your updates!
Which student clubs are you joining this term?
Don’t miss the biannual Student Organization Fair, Thursday, August 14 6pm-9pm AST in Lower Belford. There are 90+ clubs for you to meet and explore how you can enhance your SGU experience, from academics, community service, career specialties, culture, religion, social, and more!
🥼 Are you starting clinical rotations this term? We`ve got your back! 💙
Clinicals are your opportunity to to experience life as a physician firsthand. It’s exciting, challenging, and full of firsts, so a few tips can make all the difference.
Scroll through for words of wisdom from experienced practitioners on how to put your best foot forward during this crucial time in your med school journey. Read more at the link in our bio!
Grads- drop your best advice for new clinical students in the comments!
You got this! 💪
🤗 Whether it`s your first day or final term, welcome home! What are you looking forward to most?
Looking for a community as a future leader in surgical systems? Check out InciSioN Grenada (@incisiongnd), SGU’s student led chapter of the International Student Surgical Network! Across fields of surgery, obstetrics, trauma, anesthesia, nursing, innovation, and beyond, InciSioN’s mission is to advance safe, timely, and affordable care for all.
Meet term 3 School of Medicine students Shian (co-president) and Anton (director of research), and learn more about InciSioN’s initiatives throughout the year, including the upcoming InciSioN Global Surgery Symposium (August 29-31).
Stop by InciSioN’s table at the Student Organization Fair on August 14 to get involved!
Use Our GIFs Too!
Search terms like #SGUWCC #StGeorgesUniversity #Doctor #MD
to use these on Instagram Stories.
