policies & uniforms
Johnson & Wales University welcomes and involves people of all ages from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our Charlotte Campus is strategically located in an urban environment to provide students with opportunities to interact with potential employers and to prepare for successful careers. At America's Career University, students are expected to model good personal hygiene and to wear appropriate attire while attending classes consistent with that which is expected of their corporate counterparts. For health reasons, culinary students, in particular, will have high standards as it pertains to hygiene, grooming, and uniform.

The staff and faculty will be charged with clarifying appropriate grooming and attire but, ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to use good judgment in representing the University. As public acceptance of different fashions change, these guidelines may be modified from time to time.

Professional Dress Policy

Academic Center
The following professional dress policy has been implemented for all students for attendance in all academic classes and is in effect when classes are in session.

Business Casual Dress (minimally) is required:

1. During all class sessions or class related activities
2. During the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
3. During officially sanctioned University professional events.

Business Casual Dress is NOT required:

1. After 6 p.m. for student functions such as club meetings or activity attendance unless otherwise specified
2. If student’s sole purpose is to visit Health & Counseling Services

Business Casual examples for men:

1. Long dress pants (khakis are approved)
2. Dress shirts, shirts tucked in
3. Polo style shirts
4. Sweatshirts (JWU Only. No exceptions)
5. Dress shoes and socks
6. T-shirts worn under dress shirts shall be free of lettering, advertising or design
7. A university-issued nametag must be worn while in the Academic Center for class or University business.

Business Casual examples women:

1. Dress slacks, pantsuits, dresses or skirts (no more than two inches above the knees)
2. Blouses or sweaters
3. Sweatshirts (JWU Only. No exceptions)
4. Dress shoes
5. A university-issued nametag must be worn while in the Academic Center for class or University business.

Examples of clothing that are NOT considered business casual:

1. Hats and other head coverings, including scarves unless for religious purposes
2. Sweatpants
3. Blue jeans or other denim based clothing
4. Sneakers or sandals, flip flops (anything that goes between the toes)
5. Provocative clothing (NOT allowed in Academic Center at ANY time)

Students in culinary labs will be required to be in full culinary uniform while in the Academic Center. A description of the culinary uniform requirements and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed online at www.jwu.edu/charlotte/policies.htm.

Students who are inappropriately dressed or not considered groomed will be dismissed from class and considered absent for the day.  Such action may also result in judicial review.

College of Culinary Arts Uniform Policy

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