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White Coat Ceremony
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10am 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!
White Coat Ceremony
Each term, a White Coat Ceremony is held for first-term students in the School of Veterinary Medicine to mark entry into the noble profession of veterinary medicine and will include a keynote address, recognition of each student in attendance and the recitation of the professional commitment.
Student Ceremony Registration
All students will be required to complete the White Coat Ceremony Registration form during Orientation week which will capture how they wish their name to be announced, and whether they require guest tickets.
Guest Ticket Information
As seating is limited, we encourage students to invite their family and friends to join in the celebration online via livestream at sgu.edu/live. However, all students registered to participate in the ceremony are guaranteed 2 (two) guest tickets. (Ticket collection date, time and location to be confirmed with students during Orientation Week.)
When completing the White Coat Ceremony Registration form, students will be given the option to indicate if they wish to receive additional guest tickets should they become available. Students will be notified when collecting their guest tickets whether extra guest tickets can be allocated to them.
Guests should aim to be seated 30 minutes before the ceremony start time.
Guest Coating
During the ceremony, students will be coated by a St. George’s University Professor. However, a guest will be permitted to coat their student, providing they hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM). Students will be asked to register their guest coater by providing their full name, relationship and a copy of their DVM license or diploma when completing the White Coat Ceremony Registration Form during Orientation Week.
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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.
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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.
Take a look back at September! From the SVM Illustration Bovine Model reveal and our 50th Anniversary celebrations, to rabies vaccination clinics, SOM and SVM White Coat Ceremonies, and a little ’80s flair.
See anyone you know? Tag them in the comments!
The photos are in! 🐾 🥼
Swipe to view highlights from the recent School of Veterinary Medicine White Coat Ceremony!
Comment "SVM2026" to get a link to the full album! #SGUWCC
Meet Dana, a marine, wildlife, and conservation biology student from St. Lucia.
From monitoring coral reefs and collecting river samples to observing the Grenada dove in the wild, she’s making the most of every hands-on opportunity.
Discover her future plans and her advice for finding balance while pursuing your goals.
Take a look back at a special moment for our future veterinarians. #SGUWCC
Our Term 1 SVM students officially received their white coats, the first step on their journey to becoming veterinarians.
See someone you know? Tag them below! 👇
Relive the excitement of our August Term School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony! 🥼
Swipe to view highlights of our Term 1 medical students donning their white coats for the very first time.
Comment "FALL26" to get the link to the full album! #SGUWCC
Meet Diya, a Term 1 veterinary student from Kingston, Jamaica, who is turning her passion for helping animals into purpose. 🐾
She chose SGU for its diverse global community and the opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience early in their training.
Now, she’s working toward a future in wildlife surgery and shelter medicine. Check out more on her journey and what she’s looking forward to this term!
White coats on. Dreams in motion. 🥼✨
Relive the moment our newest medical students officially began their journey to becoming physicians. #SGUWCC
See someone you know? Tag them below!
50 years of SGU. Meet one of the people who helped build it. #SGU50
Dr. C.V. Rao arrived in Grenada in January 1977, when SGU was just beginning its journey. Since then, he`s helped shape generations of physicians. From teaching the charter class to mentoring thousands as dean of students, and now as dean of alumni relations.
The most meaningful part of it all? The relationships that continue long after students leave Grenada.
Comment "Dr. Rao" for a link to the full article!
Originally from Syria and Lebanon and now living in Canada, Term 1 medical student Jessica Mahfoud has officially began her journey at SGU with dreams of one day specializing in dermatology. 🩺💙
Drawn to SGU’s global community, Jessica shares what receiving her white coat means to her, what excites her most about medical school, and advice for others chasing their dreams.
Meet Lieutenant Daniela Thomas.
Passionate about public safety and serving the SGU community, Daniela plays an important role in helping keep our campus safe and supported every day.
From investigations and staff training to emergency preparedness, she shares what she enjoys most about her role, what she wishes students knew about DPS, and tips to help keep us safe.
August was nothing short of memorable.
From our very first "Island Vibes: Orientation Style" to the Student Org Fair, our first-day-of-class round up, PAWS workshop, faculty and student features, the SGU/Northumbria White Coat Ceremony, and plenty of happy faces back on campus! August was a busy, but good one.
Here`s a look back at some of our favorite moments from the month. Tag your friends!
Meet Jomar Mitchell, an accounting major from Grenada whose passion for business and problem-solving sparked his interest in the financial world.
As president of @ecosgu, and an active member of @bsasgu and @sgasgu, Jomar shares how campus involvement has shaped his growth, career goals, and confidence.
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