College of Health Professions
Pinning and Award Ceremony
Empowered to Heal, Inspired to Lead
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
Coppin State University
2500 W. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
Celebrating Our Graduating Seniors
The College of Health Professions proudly celebrates the accomplishments of our graduating seniors from the Helene Fuld School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health. Each ceremony serves as a tribute to their dedication, perseverance, and excellence throughout their academic journeys.
This year’s theme is: Empowered to Heal, Inspired to Lead. This theme reflects the strength, compassion, and leadership our graduates have demonstrated throughout their educational experiences. They have embraced challenges, excelled in rigorous coursework, engaged in hands-on training, and committed themselves to making a positive impact in their communities.
We honor their achievements and resilience, acknowledging the knowledge and skills they have gained that will empower them to heal and inspire them to lead. As they prepare to embark on the next phase of their professional journeys, we celebrate their successes and encourage them to continue their pursuit of excellence.
Pinning and Award Ceremony
All graduating students will be recognized in the College of Health Professions (CHP) Pinning and Award Ceremony. This cherished tradition is a special occasion designed to celebrate the journey of our students as they transition from academia to their professional careers.
The Pinning and Award Ceremony serves several important purposes:
- Recognition of Achievement: It honors the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of our graduating seniors.
- Symbolic Transition: The act of pinning symbolizes the graduates’ commitment to their chosen professions and their readiness to serve as compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable professionals.
- Awarding Excellence: Outstanding students are acknowledged for their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership, clinical performance, and service to the community.
- Celebrating Professional Identity: The ceremony reinforces the values and responsibilities of health professions, marking the beginning of each student’s professional journey with pride and purpose.
This memorable event provides graduates with a moment to reflect on their accomplishments, celebrate with their peers, mentors, and loved ones, and look forward to the future with confidence and inspiration.
Recognition Sections
- Current Semester Dean’s List: Recognizing students who achieved Dean’s List status for the semester.
- Student Achievements: Highlighting notable accomplishments of our students across various programs.
- Special Recognition: Acknowledging specific awards, leadership roles, and unique contributions.
- Highest GPA: Honoring students who have achieved the highest GPAs within their programs.
Attendee Information
Rules of Attendance
- Please arrive on time.
- No outside food or drinks.
- No balloons, large signs, or noise makers are permitted.
Parking Information
Parking is available on campus at designated areas. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking. Additional parking instructions will be provided closer to the event date.
Student Information
The administration, faculty, and staff of the College of Health Professions would like to congratulate and celebrate the Class of 2025!
The ceremony will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the James Weldon Johnson Auditorium on the campus of Coppin State University.
Students must arrive at the James Weldon Johnson Auditorium at the following time:
- Helene Fuld School of Nursing (HFSON) students are to arrive by 4:30 p.m.
- School of Allied Health (SAH) students are to arrive by 5:00 p.m.
Health Information Management
Female Students
- Navy professional attire
- No excessive make-up or jewelry.
- Skirt or dress length cannot be shorter than 1” inch above the knee. All students wearing skirts or dresses must wear stockings (no knee highs).
- Proper undergarments
- Shoes – If wearing heels, they should be 2” inches or lower
Male students
- Navy blue business suit, white dress shirt, and navy blue tie
Health Sciences and Health Education
Female students
- Navy Blue professional attire
- No excessive make-up or jewelry.
- Skirt or dress length cannot be shorter than 1” inch above the knee. All students wearing skirts or dresses must wear stockings (no knee highs).
- Proper undergarments
- Shoes – If wearing heels, they should be 2” inches or lower
Male students
- Navy blue business suit, white dress shirt, and navy blue tie
Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Students
- CSU uniform (pants, skirt or approved uniform dress) with CSU lab coat and Nursing
Cap. Your lab coat should be clean and wrinkle free. Pants must be straight leg and cannot be
joggers, bell bottoms, or have side slits. Skirt or dress length cannot be shorter than 1
inch above the knee. All students wearing skirts or dresses must wear white stockings (no
knee highs). Link to approved uniform dress: https://a.co/d/emaXZIG - No excessive make-up or jewelry.
- No eyelash extensions
- Hair must be above the collar
- Shoes must be all white, closed toe leather
RN to BSN
Female Students
- White professional attire
- No excessive make-up or jewelry. Hair must be above the collar.
- Skirt or dress length cannot be shorter than 1” inch above the knee. All students wearing skirts or dresses must wear white stockings (no knee highs).
- Proper undergarments
- Shoes – If wearing heels, they should be 2” inches or lower
MSN
Female Students
- White professional attire
- No excessive make-up or jewelry.
- Hair must be above the collar.
- Skirt or dress length cannot be shorter than 1” inch above the knee. All students wearing skirts or dresses must wear white stockings (no knee highs).
- Proper undergarments
- Shoes – If wearing heels, they should be 2” inches or lower
Male students
- Navy blue business suit, white dress shirt, and navy blue tie.
DNP
Female students
- Black professional attire
- No excessive make-up or jewelry.
- Hair must be above the collar.
- Skirt or dress length cannot be shorter than 1” inch above the knee. All students wearing skirts or dresses must wear white stockings (no knee highs).
- Proper undergarments
- Shoes – If wearing heels, they should be 2” inches or lower
Male students
- Black business suit, white dress shirt, and black tie.
School-Specific Events
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Mary Mahoney Ceremony
The Mary Mahoney Ceremony celebrates the achievements of our nursing students as they prepare to enter the professional world of healthcare. This ceremony is a significant tradition recognizing their dedication, clinical excellence, and commitment to compassionate care.
School of Allied Health
Stole and Award Ceremony Brunch
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.
Tawes Ballroom
The Allied Health Stole and Award Ceremony Brunch honors students from the School of Allied Health for their accomplishments in various health disciplines. This special event acknowledges their hard work, leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to improving health outcomes in their communities.
The Stole & Award Ceremony Brunch is $10 for SAH Seniors. The cost of the SAH Graduation Stole is $35. Visit the Cashier's Office to pay for the purchase of your graduation items and Senior Stole and Award Ceremony Brunch. Once you have provided the monies to the Cashier, you will obtain a receipt which you will take or scan to Ms. Jennifer Veale in the Health & Human Services Building, 1st Floor, HHSB Suite 125 or contact her at (410) 951-6148 or jveale@coppin.edu.
Guest tickets are available for purchase at $35. The number of attending guests per student cannot exceed four (4) and no children under the age of 10 will be admitted.
All funds for the below graduation items and banquet are due no later than April 14, 2025. You must keep a copy of your reciepts of all purchases.
Contact Us
For all event inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Jennifer Veale
jveale@coppin.edu
(410) 650-0600