Support the Future of Oral Healthcare: Give a White Coat
Receiving a white coat is a rite of passage for 3rd year students at WVU School of Dentistry, marking the transition to primarily clinical work. On September 25, 2026, the Class of 2028 will be welcomed to reaffirm its commitment to the practice of dentistry at the annual Clinic Induction Ceremony.
You are invited to participate in this meaningful and memorable ceremony by sponsoring one or more of our students. Your gift of $100 will provide a white coat for one of our dental or dental hygiene students. In order to appropriate recognize our sponsors in the program, your gift must be received by August 25, 2026.
Donors may request a student to sponsor. Regardless of whether you know your student recipient, please share a personal note of encouragement with our check or in the online comments section. We will place your note in the pocket of the student’s white coat prior to the ceremony.
Checks can be made out to the WVU Foundation and mailed to:
WVU School of Dentistry, Dean’s Office, Attn: Dee O’Palko, PO Box 9400, Morgantown, WV 26506-9400 ***Please specify White Coat Ceremony (2V450) in the memo line.
Or you can visit this link: Donate to School of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony
Questions? Contact Jetta Peterkin at jetta.peterkin@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-5589, or Dr. Valerie Perrine at nperrine@hsc.wvu.edu
