Dress Code-OT

[OTgal03]

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Is there a dress code when attending classes? I will only have to attend once a week but I was just wondering if I had to dress profesionally

 

[OTlg2]

That completely depends on your school's requirements. You should contact your student adviser. Some programs require professional attire and some do not.

 

[Johann00]

It'll completely depend on your program and probably even vary between your instructors within that program. I do think that most schools hold graduate students to a higher standard for that sort of thing, though. Especially once you start getting into your field work.

 

[otsomeday]

Most schools I would imagine don't have a dress code when attending classes. Fieldwork is a different story as I'm sure you will be required to wear something professional with a lab coat or something.

 

[gialuan]

My school doesn't have a dress code for class. When we have class outside of school, we're expected to dress professionally. During fieldwork, professional wear is a must. However, Medical University of South Carolina has a dress policy for regular class. I've heard they're super strict and will put you on probation if you're dressed poorly.

 

[frootloops]

My school technically doesn't allow flip flops or untucked shirts, but no one really enforces it. So, I will probably just say don't look like you dove into dumpsters and you should be fine.

 

[babycheeks]

Your expected to dress nice for fieldwork. I bought some basic black, grey, navy blue etc.. jacket and pant sets for women to take with me. Usual in most cases jacket with pant sets are a safe route.

 

[brisa2004]

I attended St. Kate's and there was no dress code for attending class. We were able to wear comfortable clothes like jeans and sweatshirts. This was especially encouraged for the labs that we did in class. Fieldwork required professional wear like business casual or scrubs, depending on the site. We had to contact each site ahead of time to discuss the dress code before the first day of fieldwork.

 

[qbobdole]

I went to EMU and we didn't have a strict code. They basically said that students make sure that if we are simulating therapy or doing things on the floor, whatever, no cracks. So no cleavage should show or backside. It is Grad school so I wouldn't wear short cut off jean shorts or T-shirts with profanity of beer jokes on them but other than that, its common sense. About 2 weeks into my first semester I just asked my profs if I could wear long shorts and they said no problem. Btw, if you wear yoga pants I would suggest you have a shirt that covers your bottom. As one of the few males in my program, it is distracting if someone is wearing see thru legging or loose shirts and stuff is hanging out while doing a gravity eliminated ROM assessment. Perhaps some schools are more strict than others. Usually they will mention what the dress code is and if they don't, you should ask! For fieldwork, make dress nice and then based on what you see, you can dress a little more casual. Most of the time a polo or nice shirt and dress/khakis are ok.