J-4: DRESS CODE POLICY

Occupational Therapy Program Student Handbook J-4: Dress Code Policy

University of WI-La Crosse Occupational Therapy Graduate students are expected to present themselves in a manner that represents the program and UWL professionally at all times. Dress Codes include: Classroom Attire: It is acceptable to dress comfortably during classroom lecture and lab activities. At times, it will be requested that areas of the body be exposed for testing/palpation by peers (i.e. shoulder). Please ensure that you wear clothing that covers undergarments during these lab activities. Individual instructors may have specific requirements that will be detailed in the course syllabus. Classes with Guest Speakers, Volunteer Clients, Presenters or Clinics: Students are required to dress professionally for any guests that attend classroom activities. This could include a client volunteer, guest presenter or guest speakers. Additionally, professional dress will be required during class presentations to show respect for our presenters. Professional dress includes: • Business casual or UWL Logo approved attire • Student name tags • Closed toed shoes • Avoid dangling jewelry that could present a safety hazard • Avoid wearing of perfumes or scents • Hair tied back if necessary for safety

Anatomy Lab Attire: Please refer to Anatomy Lab Policy

Fieldwork Attire: Attire during fieldwork will be at the discretion of the facility where the fieldwork is being completed. Examples may include business casual dress, scrubs, lab coats, etc. Students that do not comply with dress code policies, may be asked to change prior to resuming activities and will lose points for professional behaviors.