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Southern California University of Health Sciences: traditions and events

If you are choosing a college or already study at Southern California University of Health Sciences, see the events and traditions that would shape your years there.

Last checked 10 October 2026 · Events recorded: 4 · Milestones: 2

Key

“Quoted text”
The organizer’s own words, linked to its page with the date it was read.
Not published on the pages read
We did not find it on the pages listed. Absence in what we checked is not absence at the college.
Past
A published date that has gone by. It stays, marked.

Your years here

The milestones the college places within its program, in program order.

  1. White coat

    The ceremony transitions students from the academic portion of the program into supervised clinical practice, symbolizing their entrance into the healthcare field. — source, read 10 October 2026 See the entry: White Coat Ceremony
  2. Commencement

    It honors students who have either completed their program or will complete their program very soon. — source, read 10 October 2026 See the entry: Commencement

By kind

Ceremonies

Commencement

Source: scuhs.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
SCU Commencement Ceremony — source, read 10 October 2026 Another of the organizer’s pages: Fall Commencement — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
The SCU Commencement Ceremony marks the culmination of your academic journey and a moment to celebrate your incredible achievement. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The commencement ceremony is held once a year at a specific location and time. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • Monday, December 21, 2026 — source, read 10 October 2026
  • 12/21/2026 — source, read 10 October 2026 Tentative date, subject to change. — source, read 10 October 2026
  • 12/20/2027 — source, read 10 October 2026 Tentative date, subject to change — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
It honors students who have either completed their program or will complete their program very soon. — source, read 10 October 2026

White Coat Ceremony

Source: scuhs.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
White Coat Ceremony — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
The ceremony transitions students from the academic portion of the program into supervised clinical practice, symbolizing their entrance into the healthcare field. — source, read 10 October 2026 Another of the organizer’s pages: The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a healthcare student’s academic journey, while graduation marks the completion of their professional training. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic hosts three White Coat ceremonies per year, in January, April and September. — source, read 10 October 2026 (a news item on the organizer’s own site) Another of the organizer’s pages: At SCU, this tradition prepares graduates to advance Whole Health and contribute to a more equitable healthcare system. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • in January, April and September — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Academic and research days

IPE and Collaborative Practice Week

Source: scuhs.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
IPE and Collaborative Practice Week — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
the IPE Department, IPE Council, Faculty, and Student Services — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Activities are aimed at bringing didactic and clinical components together and focus on building dual identity, team building and conflict resolution. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
Events during this first annual event will provide students opportunities to work with each other in a collaborative environment and focus on integrative whole person health. — source, read 10 October 2026 (a news item on the organizer’s own site) Another of the organizer’s pages: Now, having completed its second year, the IPE and Collaborative Practice Week is well on its way to cementing itself as an annual, university-wide tradition. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Technique weekends and seminars hosted for students

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Orientation and transition programs

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Club days and student fairs

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Service and outreach days

SCU Health Community Outreach Clinic

Source: scuhs.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
SCU Health Community Outreach Clinic — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
SCU Health — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
SCU Health has been hosting free Community Outreach Clinics since June 2020 as a way to serve the community and help prepare SCU Health science students as future physicians. — source, read 10 October 2026 Another of the organizer’s pages: SCU students receive course credit for volunteering but can also volunteer solely to practice. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
Our monthly SCU Health Community Outreach Clinic is part of a continuing effort to serve the community with integrative, whole-person healthcare services, increase the awareness of whole-person healthcare benefits, and provide students with clinical experience and patient treatment. — source, read 10 October 2026 (a news item on the organizer’s own site)
When, as published
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
open to all Southern Californians — source, read 10 October 2026

Homecoming and alumni weekends

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Student-run conferences and conventions

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Other recurring events and named traditions

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Pages read

The college’s own pages, each with the date it was read. Absence in what we checked is not absence at the college.

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