Orientation marks the start of your journey at NEOMED.

New students in the M.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S., Ph.D., and master’s programs begin the week before classes with both online modules (“NavigateNEOMED” in Canvas) and in-person sessions. Returning students attend orientation on the first day of classes.

Orientation dates and schedules are below.


Credentialing requirements 📋

Complete your NavigateNEOMED assignments and credentialing requirements — like immunizations, health insurance and Collaborative Institute Training Initiative or CITI training modules — before classes begin.

Credentialing requirement details


Your orientation schedule 📅

Orientation dates and details for first-year students starting in fall 2027:

  • Details will be posted here when completed.

White Coat ceremonies

See White Coat ceremony information for medical, pharmacy, dental and Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia students.