Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

healthy atmosphere, the following are guidelines set forth for dress on the campus of
Tougaloo College:
1. During special occasions (convocations, graduate and professional school conference,
employment opportunities, coronation, banquets, etc.) business or formal wear (shirt
and tie, business suit, blazer and dress skirt/slacks, or dress) (dinner dress, formal,
business, or tuxedo) should be worn.
2. Other events such as social or sport events (i.e. Greek shows, dances, inter-collegiate
athletic competitions) require informal and respectable apparel.
3. Male headdress such as hats, caps, and “do rags” are inappropriate for males in all
indoor functions.
4. “Do rags”, stocking caps, or scarves are inappropriate for a higher education
environment.
5. Male dress that includes sagging or unbelted pants is also considered inappropriate.
6. Female students are expected to present themselves in appropriate dress at all times.
7. Inappropriate dress may include midriff tops, short shorts (boy shorts), halter-tops, or
other apparel of a revealing nature that is worn publicly.
8. All students must wear shoes, boots, or footwear made for outside.
9. Dress, grooming, and hygiene should not disrupt the academic process.
10. Additional dress requirements may be mandated for students participating in
extracurricular activities.
11. Pajamas, night clothes, stocking caps, hair rollers, and bedroom slippers shall not be
worn outside of the residence halls.
12. Clothing which allow undergarments to be visible is not permitted. (This includes
sports undergarments)
Students that continue to violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action.
6. Freedom of Speech and of Press
Students have the freedom of speech and freedom of press. These freedoms are not to be
used to violate the rights of others and should conform to local, state and federal statutes.
7. Immoral Relationship
Immoral acts by students on campus will result in disciplinary action. Such acts include
obscene gestures, improper body exposures, stripping, vulgar/abusive language toward or
in the vicinity of students, employees, or visitors of the College.
8. Intoxicating Beverages
a. Intoxicating beverages will not be brought onto campus.
b. The sale of intoxicating beverages on College property is prohibited.
c. Intoxicating beverages will not be served at any college-sponsored student function.
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