Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2025–2026 243 Code of Conduct A. Attendance Courses may have evaluation methods for participation that are coordinated as part of the course requirements. Students are required to attend an orientation at the beginning of the program and as required for successful completion of the capstone course. Although most courses in the M.S. in Nutrition program are offered online, students are encouraged to participate in program events for enhancing networking and professional development. B. Dress Code 1. On-Campus Dress Code Students in the KPCOM must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting those attending professional school. Therefore, attire should convey a professional appearance whenever the student is present on the campus, attending official program events, in classes or laboratories, and at off-campus experiential rotations. The following constitutes acceptable and professional attire for graduate nutrition students: • Matching scrub sets and tennis shoes can be worn. Royal blue has been designated 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
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