2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 306 The following constitutes acceptable and professional attire for graduate nutrition students: • Matching scrub sets and tennis shoes can be worn. “Blueberry” (dark blue) has been designated by the NSU bookstore for the program’s official scrub color. Additional outerwear is acceptable. Students must wear closed-toe shoes. • Shirts, slacks, professional business dress (slacks, pants, or skirts with blouses, or dresses), and appropriate shoes are acceptable, as well as program polo shirts. • White coats are designated for students in the professional practice concentration and can be purchased through the NSU Bookstore. Following official installation of students, the white coat may be worn over professional attire and must include the embroidery and the program’s official shoulder patch. • Other specific dress code modifications, including laboratory dress codes and practical exam dress codes, will be addressed in the specific course syllabi. Those failing to comply may be dismissed from the classroom and/or campus, and a written warning describing the infraction will be entered into the student’s file. When participating in clinical assignments or program events, working in the campus buildings, and/ or attending classes, students may not wear • shorts • cutoffs • miniskirts (higher than just above the knee) • jeans (all colors) • see-through clothing, tank tops or halter-tops • open-toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops • T-shirts (as the outer shirt) • jogging or exercise clothing • inappropriately mismatched garments • hats or caps, unless of a religious nature Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos: Only appropriate jewelry for professional business attire is permitted. Visible body jewelry, such as rings for the nose, eyebrows, lip, chin, cheek, or tongue, is NOT permitted. Tattoos must be covered by clothing. Identification badges (I.D.) are issued at the One-Stop Shop in the HPD’s Terry Building, at the Don Taft University Center, and at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus. Badges must be worn and visible at all times when the student is on campus or at a clinical rotation. Please note that I.D. badges are necessary for