Dress Code

Modesty is the prevailing theme for community member attire; this is meant to be a reflection of the mission of the university and our biblical mandate to love and respect both ourselves and our brothers and sisters in Christ. All community members are expected to select clothing consistent with the values of the university. Attire which is sexually provocative, too revealing, or displays advertisements or language violating or encouraging the violation of community standards is not acceptable. Below are general, minimum guidelines regarding attire:

• Tops (includes shirts, tops of dresses, etc…)
  • Should be worn in public places
  • Should not reveal the torso in any fashion (includes mid-riff, cleavage, sides, and mid/lower back)
• Bottoms (includes shorts, skirts, dresses, etc…)
  • Should cover undergarments and be modest in appearance
• Swimwear
  • Should only be worn in the Recreation & Wellness Aquatic Center and only outdoors on-campus as part of an institutionally-sanctioned activity or event
  • Shorts for men
  • One-piece suit for women or two-piece providing equal coverage
• Footwear
  • For safety and health reasons, appropriate footwear should be worn in campus buildings.

Concerns regarding modesty or other dress code concerns may be addressed by University faculty or staff and could result in referral to the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

While the above policy reflects broad parameters for community attire, individual faculty and staff members may establish different and more specific standards for particular campus settings and/or programs they are responsible for based on professional standards or appropriateness for specific occasions and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, student employees, compensated student leaders during the term of their responsibility, athletes, and those representing Indiana Wesleyan University in a public way. In the event that the attire required for a particular campus setting and/or program does not meet the dress code requirements, immediately following such activities students should change into attire that meets the guidelines provided above.