Dress and Manners
You should dress neatly, appropriately and in good taste, and exhibit courtesy and dignified behavior at all times, especially when you are representing the university. These actions are also essential to a successful career. Various departments and/or programs may have specific dress codes or other requirements. You should familiarize yourself with any that apply to you.
Also, communication devices, such as cellphones, pagers, etc., may not be used in the classrooms, libraries, computer labs, Center for Academic Support or any academic-related facility and must be turned off, set to vibrate or otherwise rendered inaudible.
For additional information see the following policies:
Academic Classes
Business casual dress (minimally) is required
- During all class sessions or class-related activities
- During the hours of 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
- During officially sanctioned university professional events
Business Casual Dress is NOT required
- After 6 p.m. for student functions such as club meetings or activity attendance unless otherwise specified
- If student’s sole purpose is to visit Health & Counseling Services
Business casual examples for men:
- Long dress pants (khakis are approved)
- Dress shirts, shirts tucked in; sweaters
- Polo-style shirts
- Sweatshirts (JWU only; no exceptions)
- Dress shoes and socks
- T-shirts worn under dress shirts shall be free of lettering, advertising or design
- A university-issued nametag must be worn while in the Academic Center or Gateway Center for class or university business.
Business casual examples for women:
- Dress slacks, pantsuits, dresses or skirts (no more than two inches above the knees)
- Blouses or sweaters
- Sweatshirts (JWU only; no exceptions)
- Dress shoes
- A university-issued nametag must be worn while in the Academic Center or Gateway Center for class or university business.
Examples of clothing that are NOT considered business casual:
- Hats and other head coverings, including scarves, unless for religious purposes
- Sweatpants
- Blue jeans or other denim-based clothing
- Sneakers or sandals, flip flops (anything that goes between the toes)
- Provocative clothing (NOT allowed in Academic Center or Gateway Center at ANY time)
Students in culinary labs will be required to be in full culinary uniform while in the Academic Center. Students who are inappropriately dressed or not considered groomed will be dismissed from class and considered absent for the day. Such action may also result in Conduct Review.
