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Clinical Education Dress Code

General Information

1. Professional presentation as an athletic training student must occur at all times during clinical assignments. Professional presentation includes appropriate attire, demeanor, and proper hygiene. Discretion should be used concerning make-up, tattoos, jewelry, and piercings.
2. To ensure patient and student safety, the following jewelry items are not permitted to be worn during clinical assignments: nose rings, eyebrow rings, tongue piercings, long necklaces, excessive finger rings and bracelets, and excessive ear piercings.
3. Personal hygiene requirements include the following: hair must be clean, out of the eyes, and unobtrusive while performing athletic training duties. Long hair should be tied back so as to not interfere with clinical skills. Hands and fingernails should be clean at all times, and fingernails must be at an appropriate length as to not harm patients or serve as a potential health hazard. Facial hair, with the exception of neatly trimmed mustaches or goatees, is not permitted.
4. When placed at a clinical site outside of Anderson University, please check with the clinical instructor to determine appropriate attire. If there is no dress code required at that site, you must follow the policy set by the Athletic Training Education Program.
5. Appropriate attire must be professional at all times and may not reveal undergarments or body areas that would be considered inappropriate in a professional environment.
6. Lockers are available for student use in the men/women’s locker rooms.

1. Collared shirts with the AU Sports Medicine Logo (AU Sports Medicine T-shirts for freshmen) are required. Sweatshirts or jackets with the AU Sports Medicine logo are permitted when appropriate.
2. Pants and shorts should be of appropriate length and worn on or above the hips. Khaki or black colored dress pants/shorts are acceptable, as well as black nylon pants. Ripped or patched clothing, rolled up pants, jeans or jean shorts, capri pants, or items of clothing where undergarmets are exposed will not be permitted.
3. Shoes, with appropriate socks, must be worn at all times. Shoes must be functional; sandals, flip-flops, heels, etc. are not allowed; Crocs with the strap in place are acceptable.
4. Hats (with the bill forward) are only permitted for outdoor activities and must include the AU Logo. No hats are to be worn in the SMC, unless the individual is working an outdoor sport and utilizes these facilities.
5. In cold weather, the outer-most layer of sweatshirts or jackets should contain the AU or AU Sports Medicine logos.
6. Clothing that advertises other schools, alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs is strictly prohibited.
7. Clothing should be of an appropriate color when representing Anderson University. These colors include orange, black, white, gray, or khaki.

1. For outdoor events, clothing should be based on the above guidelines and coordinated between the athletic training staff and students attending the event.
2. For indoor activities, business or business-casual dress is appropriate, including skirts/dress pants for women, and ties/dress pants for men. If skirts/dresses are worn, they should be appropriate fit/length to allow ease of movement and discretion.
3. Travel attire should be consistent with the coaching staff and should be professional.

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