Dress Standards
Personal appearance and dress are a vital part of a Christian student's example and should reflect modesty, neatness, and cleanliness. The specific guidelines included below are shaped by biblical principles, community preferences, and cultural expectations in terms of propriety and are meant to help shepherd students in relation to moral purity and in glorifying God:
- In keeping with Christian values and modesty, students should refrain from wearing clothing that is revealing, tight-fitting, or immodest in any way.
- Students should refrain from wearing clothing that shows undergarments, or clothing that is not consistent with institutional values.
- Midriff should remain covered.
- Shirts should be worn everywhere on campus, including the Wellness Center, but swim wear and halter tops are not appropriate on campus at any time.
- Sleepwear is appropriate in the dormitories, but not in public areas. It should not be worn in the classrooms or in chapel. Modest sleepwear may be worn on special occasions (such as midnight breakfast) by exception.
- While spandex and athletic sportswear is appropriate for exercise and related activities, it should be covered with loose fitting shorts/shirt.
- Footwear is required at all times on campus.
Realizing that these standards can be subjective, each student is expected to submit to the judgment of university officials regarding interpretation of dress and grooming standards. If a garment is deemed offensive or inappropriate by any university official, immediate cooperation is expected from the student. Some departments or programs may occasionally assign higher standards of dress in order to accomplish the goals of their programs.