Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Contact your individual school with questions related to Class Day ceremonies, and visit the graduating students and announcements pages for the most current updates.

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has several events 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 Graduation Ceremony
This ceremony recognizes graduates earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences.
Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Contact:
Andrea Patterson
[email protected]
Institute of Human Nutrition
MS Year-End Celebration
This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class.
Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
Diplomas: Students will receive their diploma via mail a few weeks after their October 2022 graduation. They must have a diploma address listed in SSOL to receive their diploma. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Contact:
Sarah Bergren
[email protected]
(212) 342-3804
Alex Sosa
[email protected]
(917) 334-7317
Professional Health Therapy Programs
Programs in Occupational Therapy
Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Contact:
Jessica Bussey
[email protected]
Programs in Physical Therapy
Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Contact:
Kim Whittam
[email protected]
Program in Genetic Counseling
MS Year-End Celebration
This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class.
Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed following graduation to the "Diploma (DP) Address" that is on file, based on each graduate’s degree conferral date. Verify or update your DP address on Student Services Online (SSOL). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
School Contact:
Amanda Bergner, MS, CGC
[email protected]
(212) 304-6500