The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for appropriate appearance/professional image in the classroom, lab, and clinical sites.
Classroom/Lab Activities
It is the general understanding that clothes worn on campus are appropriate to wear in a classroom setting and are not provocative in nature. Students are not allowed to wear hats during exams. During lab sessions, students are asked to wear clothing that allows access to the topical anatomic area while still assuring modesty. Examples include shorts, t-shirts, tank tops. Some classes will require access to spinal landmarks, in this case, wearing a gown or sports bra is appropriate. Standard medical scrubs are required for cadaver anatomy lab.
DPT Clinical Dress Code Guidelines
See DPT Clinical Education Handbook
Consequences and Exceptions
Students who fail to comply with the dress code may be subject to disciplinary action including dismissal from the clinical site and the potential for an unsatisfactory clinical evaluation.
On a case-by-case basis for religious, cultural, or medical reasons exceptions may be made. Exceptions must be obtained from the appropriate Program Director prior to the start of clinical.