Residential Life at SAGU
Dress Code
The dress code at SAGU is designed to be a tool to help students prepare to relate to professional life, leisure time, private time and athletic activities in a proper way.
Southwestern expects all students to be clean, neat, dressed in good taste, avoiding bizarre or extreme styles, including form fitting clothing. The Bible emphasizes the importance of modesty, simplicity and neatness in respect to dress and personal appearance.
All appearance standards specified below are to be observed campus-wide with no exceptions. They apply to all students, single or married, living on-campus or off-campus. The dress code is in effect at the beginning of each semester, during finals, during summer sessions, and to all students on campus during vacation and holiday periods. Under all circumstances, MODESTY is the standard for all occasions.
The University reserves the right to declare any single piece of clothing or decoration as unsuitable attire for any occasion.
Platform Ministry Attire
Students may be involved in chapel ministry. The following guide concerns acceptable platform wear under normal circumstances. Its application pertains to student speakers, worship leaders, musicians, singers, choir members, and other platform leadership roles.
Men: Coat and tie, banded collar dress shirt when buttoned, collarless knit shirt, button shirt, and dress slacks (No flip flops, tennis shoes, jeans, cargo pants, or denim).
Women: Dresses (knee-length, no slits above the knee), skirts, or dress slacks and blouses, hosiery (No flip flops, tennis shoes, jeans, cargo pants, or denim).
Failure to comply with these standards may result in loss of ministry opportunity by
decision of Resident Director, the Dean of Students, Administration, Faculty, or Staff.
Classroom/Chapel Attire
This applies to all classroom instruction; including the fall, spring, and summer sessions as well as day and night classes.
Men
Nice jeans (must not have any holes), slacks, or nylon wind pants, warm-up pants with pockets. Dress shirts, sports shirts, sweaters, nice sweatshirts, or t-shirts with acceptable/appropriate logos are permissible. Shorts are unacceptable for classroom/chapel attire. Pajama items are not acceptable as outerwear at any time.
Women
Dresses, skirts of a modest length (no slits above the knee), dress slacks, nice jeans (must not have any holes) or nylon wind pants, warm-up pants with pockets. Shorts are unacceptable for classroom/chapel attire. Full-length blouses, sweaters, or nice sweatshirts/t-shirts with acceptable/appropriate logos are suitable (revealing necklines and revealing sleeveless attire are not permitted). No midriffs allowed. All shorts and sundresses are unacceptable for chapel or class at any time. Lingerie/Pajama items are not acceptable as outerwear at any time.
Leisure Attire
Men
Full-length shirts, sweaters, sweat shirts, or t-shirts with sleeves are acceptable. Sleeveless types are permitted provided they run to the end of the shoulder and cut close under the arm. Slacks, jeans, jogging suits (with gym shorts underneath) or modest shorts are acceptable (spandex shorts are not permitted).
Women
Full-length shirts, blouses, sweaters, sweatshirts, or t-shirts are acceptable. Sleeveless types are permitted provided they run to the end of the shoulder and cut close under the arm. No midriffs allowed. Slacks, jeans, jogging suits (with proper undergarments) or modest shorts are acceptable (spandex shorts are not permitted). Lingerie/Pajama items are not acceptable as outerwear at any time.
Athletic Attire
(Applies to athletic participants only)
The Major Rule for Athletic Wear is ...MODESTY.
Men
Full length T-Shirts, sweat shirts with sweat pants, or tank tops with uniform shorts or those approved for an activity (spandex worn by itself is not permitted). Athletic attire must be modest in length and fit .The currently approved men’s varsity basketball athletic wear is the model for modest and acceptable athletic attire for men on campus.
Women
Full-length T-shirts or sweatshirt (sleeveless types not permitted) with sweat pants, uniform shorts or those approved for an activity (spandex worn by itself is not permitted). Athletic attire must be modest in length and fit .The currently approved women’s varsity basketball athletic wear (with full-length T-shirts) is the model for modest and acceptable athletic attire for women on campus.
Special Occasions
The following is approved dress code for special occasions such as Homecoming or Class Night.
Men
The Platform ministry attire offers a basic guideline for attire. Tuxedos are also acceptable. Outfits that are wild or bizarre in design or color will not be permitted. Participants/Students are required to wear a tie and are recommended to wear a suit that is a dark color. All attire must meet these stated expectations or the candidate will not be able to participate.
Women
Dresses are to be of moderate length. Proper undergarments are required. Since a regular brassiere is to be worn, no skin lower than this undergarment should be exposed in the front or back. The dress is required to have a decent neckline. No dress should have holes cut out of the material in the front or back. The dress should not be molded to the body, and if the dress is made of sheer material, it must be fully lined. All attire must meet these stated expectations or the student will not be able to participate. Sleeveless types are permitted provided they run to the end of the shoulder and cut close under the arm.