Convocation and White Coat
The Convocation/White Coat Ceremony is held during Orientation each year to introduce the Heritage College entering class. As part of the Convocation Ceremony the students recite the Osteopathic Pledge of Commitment and receive a white coat, provided by the Ohio Osteopathic Association, which is presented to each entering Heritage College student at the ceremony.
For more information, please contact Sarah Lawrence at 740.593.2164.
Commencement
Commencement is held in May following completion of all requirements for the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Family and friends join the Deans, administrators and faculty at the ceremony. The ceremony is held at the Convocation Center on the Ohio University main campus. The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree is awarded and the program ends with the class recitation of the Osteopathic Oath. An Awards Ceremony takes place on the Friday before commencement where academic awards are presented in recognition of the student outstanding achievements.
More information concerning participation requirements can be found in Chapter 5.
For more information, please contact Sarah Lawrence at 740.593.2164.