Friday, August 16, 2024
Tinkham-Veale University Center
- Participating students to line up for processional at 3:00 p.m.
- Ceremony to run 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- A light hors d'oeuvres reception for students and their families to follow
Congratulations!
We are so excited to welcome you to the School of Medicine as one of our newest PhD students. You are about to embark on an exciting, rewarding, and life-changing journey as a member of the CWRU community.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, each August the Graduate Education Office hosts the PhD White Coat ceremony commemorating the beginning of our doctoral students' journey.
Students and their loved ones are invited to join us for this exciting event. We hope that this page will serve as a helpful resource in planning for your attendance to the ceremony.
Travel
Many of our PhD students are coming to CWRU from near and far. As we hope their family members or loved ones join them for this celebratory event, we have provided the following resources to aid in your travel plans to Cleveland.
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Preferred Hotels
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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
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Car Rentals
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Public Transportation
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Inter-city Transportation
Restaurants
Many of our students and their loved ones like to go out and celebrate after the ceremony concludes. Below are just some of the great nearby options!
Historic Little Italy
Located just a five-minute drive from CWRU's campus, Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood boasts close to thirty different restaurants and eateries, all in walking distance of each other!
University Circle
CWRU is part of the University Circle neighborhood. Within walking distance of campus, visitors and students alike enjoy a plethora of dining options!
Downtown Cleveland
If you feel like venturing into city proper, Downtown Cleveland has a variety of restaurant, eatery, and bar options, sure to satisfy any craving!
Tremont
Located on Cleveland's west side, about a twenty minute drive from campus, sits the Tremont Neighborhood. Tremont is home to many of Cleveland's most hip and trendy restaurants!
FAQ
Doors will open for guests at 3:00 p.m.
CWRU offers many visitor parking options. View them here!
Please email som-geo@case.edu with any questions!
Please utilize the table below to determine the best size for you, based on measurements. Or, access a downloadable version.
| Size | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) | Hip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 29-31 | 21-23 | 31-33 |
| XS | 32-34 | 24-26 | 32-34 |
| S | 35-36 | 27-29 | 35-37 |
| M | 38-40 | 30-32 | 38-40 |
| L | 42-44 | 34-36 | 42-44 |
| XL | 46-48 | 38-40 | 46-48 |
| 2XL | 50-52 | 42-44 | 50-52 |
| 3XL | 54-56 | 46-48 | 54-56 |
| 4XL | 58-60 | 50-52 | 58-60 |
| 5XL | 62-64 | 54-56 | 62-64 |
| 6XL | 66-69 | 58-61 | 66-69 |
| 7XL | 71-74 | 64-67 | 71-74 |
| 8XL | 76-79 | 69-72 | 76-79 |
| 9XL | 81-84 | 74-77 | 81-84 |
| 10XL | 86-89 | 79-82 | 86-89 |
| 11XL | 91-94 | 83-86 | 91-94 |
| 12XL | 96-99 | 88-91 | 96-99 |
*The above size chart is unisex