Professional dress codes are alive-and-well in most workplaces across the world, so the Ohio Valley University community strives to prepare its members for such workplace dress codes by adopting a standard for professional dress on campus.

Don't worry! This doesn't mean that community members have to give up their blue jeans, cargo pants, or shorts. However, it does mean that they should dress modestly regardless of the type of clothes that they choose, and be aware that first impressions count and are often dictated by clothing choices.

Specifically, members of the University community should avoid clothing that is revealing and/or features offensive slogans, language, or advertisements. Examples of revealing clothing include but are not limited to: midriffs or halters, mesh or netted shirts, tube tops, and short shorts (a.k.a. "Daisy Dukes"). Examples of offensive slogans, language or advertisements include but are not limited to: curse words, sexually suggestive language or gestures, and references to alcohol or drugs.