College of Optometry (CO) 2025–2026 128 Further examples of inappropriate dress or conduct include • piercings placed anywhere other than ears • body odor, excessive perfume or aftershave, or bad breath • ungroomed hair or facial hair • gum chewing • nail length (extending greater than one quarter inch) or style (excessively sharp) that can cause harm to patients or fellow students • beverages, water bottles, or food in labs or patient care areas Standard O.D. Program Dress Code Surgical green scrubs or professional attire with closed-toe, neutral-colored shoes are appropriate in meeting the CO dress code. Additionally, approved NSU jackets with NSU Florida and approved optometry related T-shirts and attire are acceptable. Examination Dress Code Standard O.D. program or professional attire must be worn to all examinations. Students may not wear hats to examinations, except for religious purposes. Students may wear a sweater or jacket with pockets to their seats. The pockets may be subject to search prior to the start of the examination. A student who is not in dress code will not be allowed to sit for an examination. White coats can be worn during an examination but are not required. ID Badge/SharkCard ID badges/SharkCards are issued at the One-Stop Shop in the Horvitz Administration Building on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Badges must be always worn and visible when the student is on campus or at an external clinical rotation. Please note that SharkCards are necessary for proper use of auditoriums, library, recreational facilities, and laboratories. SharkCards are provided at no charge to the student Replacement fees, however, may apply. Students inappropriately dressed or groomed may be dismissed from the classroom or laboratory. Students in noncompliance with the dress code requirements may be referred to the SPC for review and recommendation for disciplinary action. The dress code is to be always observed, including examination periods (e.g., final exams). Dress Code in Clinic (Internal and External Rotations) Dress code standards are designed to instill confidence in patients. NSU Health Eye Care’s patient base is diverse in terms of patient age, geographical origin, and cultural background. The dress code is intended to describe attire deemed appropriate by almost all members of our patient base. Standard Health Colleges Attire Scrubs and white consultation jacket for students and lab coat for faculty members and residents. Scrubs and consultation jacket or lab coat should be clean and free of wrinkles.
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