Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

Female students are also expected to present themselves in appropriate dressat all times. Inappropriate dress might include midriff, short shorts, haltertops,or other apparel of a revealing nature that is worn publicly into the classroom,or to special occasions as defined in the preceding paragraphs. It isimportant that females (as in the case of males) are dressed in a manner that isrepresentative of a higher education institution.In special situations, faculty members have the authority to stipulate dressregulations for their classes or events sponsored by their department. Similarly,academic colleges and departments may stipulate dress requirements tosupplement their educational goals and objectives.Wednesdays in Professional AttireThe mission of SUNO is to create and maintain an environment conducive tolearning and growth, to promote the upward mobility of its diverse populationsby preparing them to enter into new as well as traditional careers, and to equipthem to function optimally in the mainstream of the global society. In supportof our mission, Wednesdays in Professional Attire is established to promotea positive learning environment. The attire is as follows:Male StudentsBusiness AttireDress Shirt & TieDress Slacks(Shirt is expected to be tuckedinside pants)Coat (optional)Female StudentsBusiness AttireDress Pant Suits(Coat Optional)Dress Skirt Suit(Coat Optional)Dress Slacks & Tops91