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The donning of the white coat is symbolic of a student’s commitment and dedication to the profession of dentistry. This special event marks the Class of 2020’s entry into the clinical setting where they will provide patient care in our new state-of-the art Touro Dental Health facility.

Guest Information 

The ceremony will take place at the Performing Arts Center on the Purchase College-SUNY campus in Purchase, NY. Parking for the event is available in the WEST 1 and WEST 2 lots (follow the Touro event parking signs). Each student has reserved a specific number of tickets for their guests. Due to limited seating, all guests must have a ticket. Tickets will be handed out beginning a ½ hour before the start of the ceremony and all seating is reserved. There will be no additional tickets available on the day of the event.

The White Coat Ceremony will run approximately 90 minutes. A reception with light refreshments for all students and guests will immediately follow the ceremony in the upper lobby area.

Lodging:

Discounted hotel rooms are available at the Tarrytown DoubleTree hotel in Tarrytown, NY. Reservations may be made online at www.tarrytown.doubletree.com using the Corporate Code 2780405.

Live Stream:

If you have guests who cannot make the White Coat Ceremony, encourage them to watch the live stream of the event on this page beginning Sunday, June 3^rd at 1:45pm.

Additional Activities:

Friends and family who are staying in the area may be interested in participating in our Golf Championship the following day, Monday June 4, at the Willow Ridge Country Club. This annual fundraising event will include golf, tennis, pool & club house activities as well as a chance to socialize with the TCDM community.