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The
dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, clean,
and consistent with the values and principles of Brigham Young University-Idaho
and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Modesty
and cleanliness are important values that reflect personal dignity and
integrity. Members of the BYU-Idaho community represent the principles and
standards of the Church. The members of that community commit themselves to
observe the following standards, which reflect the direction of the
BYU-Idaho Board of Trustees and the Church publication For the Strength
of the Youth. These guiding principles apply at all CES institutions of
higher education. The application of these principles may vary slightly at the
various institutions in accordance with local conditions and circumstances. Men
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clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Hairstyles should be
clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles or colors, and trimmed above the collar
leaving the ear uncovered. Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe or
onto the cheek. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed and may not extend
beyond or below the corners of the mouth. Men are expected to be clean-shaven;
beards are not acceptable. Earrings and other body piercing are unacceptable.
Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas. Women
A
clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Clothing is
inappropriate when it is sleeveless, strapless, backless, or revealing, has
slits above the knee, or is formfitting. Dresses and skirts must be knee length
or longer. Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles and
colors. Excessive ear piercing (more than one per ear) and all other body
piercings are inappropriate. Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas. BYU-Idaho
Dress and Grooming Standards Good
taste, common sense, discretion, consideration, and high moral standards are
the watchwords for dress and grooming. Flagrant behavior or extreme dress and
grooming at any time or in any place may result in a review of the individual’s
understanding of the expected behavior or grooming. Clothing is to be modest in
fabric, fit, length, style, and appropriate for the occasion. Men’s and women’s
dress should be reflective of their gender, and excessive or extreme styles
should be avoided. For women, wardrobe selection should reflect modesty and
femininity becoming a Latter-day Saint woman. For men, clothing should reflect
good taste and masculinity becoming a priesthood bearer. The
following supplemental information is provided to give students, staff,
faculty, and administrators general guidelines in determining appropriate from
inappropriate attire and grooming. Because of the constant change in dress and
grooming styles, some trends, fads, or fashions common in the world may be
determined inappropriate. The Dean of Students, after consulting with
his/her staff and the President’s Council, reserves the right to determine that
a specific style or fad is inappropriate and thereby unacceptable at BYU-Idaho.
Failure
to comply with the Honor Code or dress and grooming standards could result in
suspension from BYU-Idaho. Dress
and Grooming for Women Classroom
Attire and Appearance: Appropriate Dresses,
skirts, and blouses or sweaters Inappropriate
Bib overalls (all styles) Flip Flops Dress
and Grooming for Men Classroom
Attire and Appearance: Appropriate Dress
shirts, shirts with collars, and dressy sport shirts Inappropriate Beards (no 5 o’clock shadow) Flip Flops Dress
Standards for Men and Women Activity
and Recreational Events Attire: Dress
standards for each event will be specified prior to the event. If no standard
is specified, the minimum standard will be campus attire. Modest length
shorts may be worn at specified outdoor activities and recreational
events but are otherwise not acceptable campus attire. Modest casual
attire may be worn at specified indoor activity or recreational events. Concert
and Drama Attire: The
minimum standard for men will be shirt and tie. Jeans are not acceptable. The minimum standard for women will be a
dress (or a skirt and blouse or sweater).
Care should be given to ensure that dress and appearance are compatible
with the event attended. Casual dress or
clothing will not be permitted. Semiformal
Dance Attire: Men: A tuxedo is optional, while church attire
such as a sports coat or dressy sweater is recommended. A dress shirt and tie, formal half collar
shirt without tie, or turtleneck with a sport coat and dress slacks are
acceptable. Dress shoes are
required. Not acceptable: tennis or athletic shoes, t-shirts,
kilts, jeans, or grubby attire. Ladies: A
formal is optional, while Sunday dress is recommended. A modest dress with the
hemline or slits knee-length or below with dress shoes (required). Not acceptable: tennis or athletic shoes, sleeveless
dresses, spaghetti straps, low-cut necklines, immodest use of sheer see-through
unlined materials, and open back dresses below the shoulder blades. Special Theme Dances: Dress should be consistent with university dress
standards at all events. Appropriate
dress will be specified in the publicity prior to the dance. Procedures and processes for enforcement of
appearance are outlined in the Student
Handbook. Please
feel free to visit the Dean of Students Office in Kimball 230, call us at (208)
496-1120 or e-mail
us with your questions or comments. |