Student Dress Attire

Publication: Undergraduate Handbook

Policy Statement

Student attire should reflect the principles of modesty, respect for fellow students, staff, faculty, and alumni, as well as personal dignity. We ask that students’ families observe this dress code while on campus.

Policy Procedures

Body Piercing: Students may be limited with any visible body piercing while officially represent CU (academic related ministry, athletics, choir, etc.).

Chapel Participation: Students who are responsible to lead people in worship and minister God’s Word should dress appropriately. Questions should be directed to the Student Services Office.

Classes and Chapels: Sweats, pajamas, and lounge pants are not permitted at these times. Footwear is required in all buildings except residence halls.

General Information: Clothes should be clean and modest. T-shirts should not convey inappropriate or questionable messages. Clothing is to be gender appropriate.

Men: Modesty is the overriding principle of consideration. Shirts are required in the presence of women during athletics, recreation, and exercise. Men are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts or undershirts (only) to class or Chapel. Hats and hoods are to be removed in Chapel. Our standard for male hairstyles requires that hair be neat, clean, and well-kept. Certain departments may have different requirements while students are representing CU in an official capacity.

Swimsuits: For swimming or sunbathing, tankinis or modestly cut one-piece bathing suits are required for women, noting that modesty is the expectation for all suits. Bikinis are not appropriate for women or men.

Women: Modesty is the overriding principle of consideration. Specific guidelines for modesty include refraining from wearing any clothing which is low-cut, tight, see-through, or short. Shorts (with or without leggings underneath), skirts, and dresses should extend below the fingertips when standing with arms at one’s side (mid-thigh).

Leggings: In keeping with an expectation of modesty on campus, leggings as a form of modest attire (and all forms of athletic tights) may be worn in public. Students wearing leggings that are too tight, exposed, or indicate immodesty, will be asked to change their attire.