For students wearing a dress: 

• Dress

  • School dress code appropriate; color and pattern must not be obscene, fluorescent, or be able to be seen through the gown. 

• Skirt/Blouse

  • Business Casual—a colored skirt that follows the same criteria above and a solid white dress shirt.

  • The skirt/dress must not be longer than your gown, not show at the top of your gown, and be no more than 3 inches above the knee 

  • School-appropriate dresses must have straps at least 2 inches across the shoulder. (No strapless gowns)

  • A white collar attached to the gown is permissible if desired.

  • Prom/party dresses, evening wear, and sundresses are not appropriate for graduation.

• Shoes

  • Dark-colored or neutral shoes.  Sandals with a heel strap are permitted. 

  • Flip-flops are NOT appropriate for graduation.  

  • High heels are permissible, but remember that you will be doing a lot of walking and climbing up and down stairs.

For students wearing slacks and a shirt:

• Shirt

  • A plain, white dress shirt with a white collar; polo shirts are NOT appropriate for graduation.

• Pants

  • Solid dark or khaki dress slacks (no cargo pockets). Jeans, shorts, and other non-dress pants are not appropriate for graduation.

• Shoes

  • Solid black, navy, brown, or tan dress shoes

  • Sneakers, flip-flops, sandals, boots, and other non-dress shoes are not appropriate for graduation. 

  • Boat shoes are permissible if leather and unscuffed.

• Socks

  • Socks are required with all shoes. Designs are acceptable if worn under pants and must not be obscene.

• Tie

  • All ties are acceptable; however, the visible part (knot and inch below) must be an appropriate solid color. It may not be seen if the tie has a design or pattern on the lower section.