A. General Dress Code

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The way we choose to present ourselves makes a statement about us. The GSSM Student Dress Code is designed to remind students that we are an educational institution and that their attire should not pose a distraction to other community members. It should also be appropriate for the occasion. Students should expect to be addressed if their attire is deemed inappropriate based on the outlined code.

Students are expected to adhere to the GSSM dress code at all times. When in their rooms with the doors open and during check times (hall meeting, rounds, room check, etc.), students are to be fully clothed. For special events and programs, faculty and staff may predefine their dress code expectations 72 hours in advance whenever possible. The assumption for an altered dress code is that it adheres to all dress code expectations as defined in the sections below.

A. General Dress Code

(This is the dress code at all times.)

1. Messaging on Clothing

Profane or obscene language on articles of clothing is not allowed. Exemplary and nonexclusive examples are vulgar, libelous, or pornographic materials, or clothing which displays statements or symbols that promote drugs, alcohol, or are insensitive to race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or gender differences.

2. Outer Wear

Clothing that is distracting, inappropriate, or too revealing is not allowed. Undergarments such as boxers, “A” shirts, and leggings/tights are not permitted to be worn as outer wear and should only be worn in the appropriate context. Leggings may be worn as outerwear only if they are designed for that purpose. They should not be too tight or revealing, regardless of body type and should not reveal underwear or skin about the mid-thigh. No see-through clothing is allowed.

3. Footwear

Footwear with soles must be worn in school facilities and on school grounds.

4. Sleepwear

Wearing of sleepwear as outer clothing is not permissible during the academic operating hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or during official school-sponsored events, regardless of time or day. This policy is relaxed during exam week to allow sleepwear/lounge pants during the academic operating hours, but is still not permissible in class. School-sponsored events such as spirit week, which may include “pajama day,” are an exception to this policy. Sleepwear is permissible upstairs in the residential community in the same sex side of the build

5. Swimwear

Swimwear is not permitted as clothing except during certain athletic or other previouslydefined activities and in certain defined areas. All swimwear must be appropriate. Thong suits, string bikinis, Speedos, etc. are not permitted. If you are not sure of the appropriateness of a suit, please ask a staff member prior to wearing it. When in the building, females must wear a cover-up over swimsuits and males must wear a shirt with swim shorts.

A towel is not considered an appropriate cover-up.