Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Congratulations to the Class of 2027! Contact your individual school with questions related to your respective ceremonies and visit Graduating Students and Announcements for the most current updates.

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The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has several ceremonies to honor the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons marks its students' successes and milestones with several ceremonies and events throughout their medical education. These momentous occasions include the White Coat Ceremony, the Steven Z. Miller Student Clinician's Ceremony, Match Day, Class Day, and Commencement.


Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Ceremony Details

This ceremony recognizes graduates earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences.

Date: To be announced.
TimeTo be announced.
Location: To be announced.

Speaker: To be announced.

Diploma: All graduating students must apply for their degree with the University Registrar’s Office. Diplomas are mailed to the “Diploma Address” listed in Student Services Online (SSOL). Please verify/update your address and ensure it will remain valid for at least 8 weeks after graduation, as diplomas are not distributed during commencement activities. For questions or additional information, please contact the University Registrar or visit the Registrar’s Graduation and Diplomas webpage.

School Graduation Website: To be announced.

School Contact:
Lauren Vermilion
[email protected]
212-305-3806


Institute of Human Nutrition Ceremony Details

This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class. 

Date: To be announced.
Time: To be announced.
Location: To be announced.

Speaker: To be announced.

Diploma: All graduating students must apply for their degree with the University Registrar’s Office. Diplomas are mailed to the “Diploma Address” listed in Student Services Online (SSOL). Please verify/update your address and ensure it will remain valid for at least 8 weeks after graduation, as diplomas are not distributed during commencement activities. For questions or additional information, please contact the University Registrar or visit the Registrar’s Graduation and Diplomas webpage.
 

School Contact:
Alexander Sosa
[email protected]
212-305-4808


Program in Genetic Counseling Ceremony Details 

This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class. 

Date: To be announced.
Time: To be announced. 
Location: To be announced.

Speaker: To be announced.

Diploma: All graduating students must apply for their degree with the University Registrar’s Office. Diplomas are mailed to the “Diploma Address” listed in Student Services Online (SSOL). Please verify/update your address and ensure it will remain valid for at least 8 weeks after graduation, as diplomas are not distributed during commencement activities. For questions or additional information, please contact the University Registrar or visit the Registrar’s Graduation and Diplomas webpage.

School Contact: 
Amanda Bergner, MS, CGC
[email protected]
212-304-7703


Professional Health Therapy Programs & Programs in Occupational Therapy Ceremony Details 

Date: To be announced.
Time: To be announced.
Location: To be announced.

Speaker: To be announced.

Diploma: All graduating students must apply for their degree with the University Registrar’s Office. Diplomas are mailed to the “Diploma Address” listed in Student Services Online (SSOL). Please verify/update your address and ensure it will remain valid for at least 8 weeks after graduation, as diplomas are not distributed during commencement activities. For questions or additional information, please contact the University Registrar or visit the Registrar’s Graduation and Diplomas webpage.

School Graduation Website: To be announced.

School Contact: 
Leslie Alas
[email protected]


Programs in Physical Therapy Ceremony Details 

Date: To be announced.
Time: To be announced.
Location: To be announced.

Speaker: To be announced.

Diploma: All graduating students must apply for their degree with the University Registrar’s Office. Diplomas are mailed to the “Diploma Address” listed in Student Services Online (SSOL). Please verify/update your address and ensure it will remain valid for at least 8 weeks after graduation, as diplomas are not distributed during commencement activities. For questions or additional information, please contact the University Registrar or visit the Registrar’s Graduation and Diplomas webpage.

School Graduation Website: To be announced.

School Contact: 
Jason Bachan
[email protected]