Hampton dress Code

imma be going to Hampton in fall...if you goin there or are there holla at me... anyways basically it boils down to this...Hampton people want us to focus more on education then on what we wear or what other people wear...to get us ready for the business world ya know...fellaz, your not gonna wear hats and du-rags to work, ladies your not gonna wear mini skirts, tight pants, and all that stuff ya know...its not a fashion show, its a "place of business and education"...actually i like the dress code so us young african-american men and women can keep focus on what we are there for, a higher education...not tryna impress someone...*save that for the weekend at the club!!!* *~Holla~*

Thanks Illuzionz, glad 2 have u We need more young black peoples thinking on your level. Off campus though, hey....you can wear what you wanna wear. If you choose, look as ghetto, rugged, or stank as you want, LOL. But I will have to agree, taking a hat off at a b-ball game is a little unreasonable. But borninthsun...you must've come on a wrong day or went past the wrong HUPD officer or sumthing, because I know people wear hats inside the Conv. Center ALL the time, including Alumni. Maybe you don't know how to work the system like Hampton peeps, take off the hat when you "enter" into a building, then put it right back on once u sit down :wink:

^^That was me by the way.

The dress code is based on the theory that learning to use socially acceptable manners and selecting attire appropriate to specific occasions and activities are critical factors in the total educational process. Understanding and employing these behaviors not only improves the quality of one's life, but also contributes to optimum morale, as well as embellishes the overall campus image. They also play a major role in instilling a sense of integrity and an appreciation for values and ethics. The continuous demonstration of appropriate manners and dress insures that Hampton University students meet the very minimum standards of quality achievement in the social, physical, moral and educational aspects of their lives - essential areas of development necessary for propelling students toward successful careers. Students will be denied admission to various functions if their manner of dress is inappropriate. On this premise students at Hampton University are expected to dress neatly at all times. The following are examples of appropriate dress for various occasions: Classroom, Cafeteria, Student Union and University offices - neat, modest, casual or dressy attire. Formal programs in Ogden Hall, the Convocation Center, the Little Theater and the Memorial Chapel - business or dressy attire. Interviews - business attire. Social/Recreational activities, Residence hall lounges (during visitation hours) - modest, casual or dressy attire. Balls, Galas, and Cabarets - formal, semi-formal and dressy respectively. Students will be denied admission to various functions if their manner of dress is inappropriate. Examples of inappropriate dress and/or appearance include but are not limited to: Caps, do-rags or hoods for men and women in classrooms, the cafeteria, Student Union or other indoor activities. This policy item does not apply to headgear considered as a part of religious or cultural dress. Midriffs or halters, mesh, netted shirts, tube tops or cutoff tee shirts in classrooms, cafeteria, Student Union, and offices Bare feet Short shorts Shorts, blue or other type jeans at major programs such as Musical Arts, Fall Convocation, Commencement, or other programs dictating professional, dressy, or formal attire Clothing with derogatory, offensive and/or lewd messages either in words or pictures Undershirts for men, of any color outside of the private living quarters of the residence halls All administrative, faculty and support staff members will be expected to monitor student behavior applicable to this dress code and report any such disregard or violations to the Offices of the Dean of Men, or Dean of Women for the attention of the Dean of Students.