As a student at Johnson & Wales University, it benefits you to treat every class day as an interview day so that you're always prepared to impress. With industry partners on campus almost every day of the year, you will want to look sharp -- your next boss may be the guest speaker in your class or an employer visiting campus to recruit employees. By following the university's professional dress and uniform policy, you will be doing your part to ensure your career success.

Read the Academic Professional Dress & Uniform brochure (PDF, updated August 2008 with new policies) for information on how to dress for success.

academic professional dress policy
> Students should remain in full professional dress while attending class and while within academic buildings between classes.
> In academic classes, culinary arts and baking & pastry arts students have the option of wearing their full chef's uniform (with the exception of the hat, apron, knife/pastry kit and side towel).
> Students on co-ops, internships or externships may have specific requirements and should contact their supervisors for more information.
> Failure to follow professional dress policies is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and may result in disciplinary action.
> For information on reasonable accommodations, contact Student Success at 305-892-7046.

college of culinary arts uniform policy You must report to class in full uniform and remain in full uniform at all times until you leave the premises (only exception: students must remove their aprons when leaving the production area/lab, per Florida law). Students not in full uniform will be dismissed or not admitted into class. You must have your complete tool kit (standard university issue only, no substitutions) and curriculum books with you when reporting to a laboratory class. Missing items are available for sale in the Bookstore.

The University provides standard university issue:
• chef's coat
• chef’s pants
• skid-resistant shoes
• apron and side towels
• neckerchief and slide
• chef's skull cap
• nametag
• black dress pants
• white shirt and apron

Students must provide:
• with kitchen uniform:
  Plain white t-shirt w/ sleeves (no lettering or graphics)
  Plain white crew socks (no ankle socks)
  Hair net (if needed)
• with dining room/beverage service uniform:
  Plain black socks or neutral hose
  Plain white socks

university issued wardrobe Students attending academic classes have the option of picking up university-issued professional attire from the Bookstore. The expectations for university-issued professional attire include:
> Standard University-issued navy blue slacks (properly hemmed) or skirt (skirts must be no shorter than two inches above the knee)
> Blue or white standard University-issued shirt or blouse
> Necktie appropriate for the business environment (properly knotted and worn close to the collar) for males
> Black or brown dress shoes (no open-toed shoes, sandals, sling-backs, or athletic shoes)
> Dark socks or neutral hose
> Black or brown belt with slacks; belt to match color of shoes being worn.
> Johnson & Wales University name tag
> Navy blue cardigan (optional)

Note: In certain regards, the Professional Dress Policy for The Hospitality College is more restrictive for students assigned to their Internship programs (sophomore year).

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