Students are encouraged to demonstrate by their dress and appearance a mature Christian attitude and the ability to discern propriety. The university also seeks to prepare students for professional careers where certain standards of dress are required for employment. Part of the educational process, then, is learning to dress appropriately. The following standards and guidelines will assist students in making decisions about their dress and appearance on campus, in class, in Chapel and at all university‐sponsored activities, including athletics events.
1. All students, staff and faculty are expected to dress with Christian appropriateness. Dress should be modest. Some extremes are not acceptable, including halter‐tops, crop tops/open midriffs, and short and/or revealing skirts and shorts.
2. Body piercing is a growing concern among healthcare professionals and in some cases is considered by the university as outside the bounds of Christian appropriateness. Extreme, or otherwise distracting or harmful body piercing is discouraged and will be addressed by Student Life officials.
3. During work periods, student workers are expected to conform to the dress code set by the department in which they work.
4. Shorts may be worn on campus, during classes and in Chapel. However, shorts (and skirts) must be modest and conform to a standard of mid‐thigh or longer.
5. Athletic clothing appropriate to the sport may be worn while participating in athletic classes/activities in designated athletic areas.
6. Clothing with inappropriate advertising, pictures and/or sayings that are contrary to the mission and Christian standards of ACU is prohibited.
7. Each faculty member will announce whether caps may be worn during class. Students are asked to remove their caps during times of prayer.
8. Individual faculty members may have additional dress requirements or preferences concerning appropriate student attire in his or her classroom.
Implementation and enforcement of the dress code are the responsibility of the entire university community. Questions about the interpretation and enforcement of these standards should be directed to the Dean of Students.
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