Dress Code & Clothing Packing List

At St. Andrew’s, our dress code gives each of us the opportunity to demonstrate and practice respect for ourselves and respect for others, as well as set a daily discipline of preparing for the day.

The dress code helps set guidelines for what types of attire are appropriate for different places and situations. Just as you would not wear a bathing suit in a house of worship or a courtroom, some clothing may be appropriate for hanging out with friends on dorm but is not suitable for the classroom, Dining Hall, or Chapel.

There are two categories of dress code: classroom dress and Haycock wear. You should be in classroom dress at all times listed below, unless otherwise announced. Haycock wear is permitted as announced by the dean of students. Students of any gender identification may wear any of the below items.

Please see the dean of students if you foresee any issues complying with the dress code.

Classroom Dress

Classroom dress is required during the academic day, Wednesday night dinner, Chapel, special events, and as announced. In classroom dress, you should wear:

Pants (no jeans) or skirt, with belt if garment has belt loops AND
- A collared shirt (tucked in) and a cardigan or blazer OR
- A blouse—that is, any dress top that has a back, is long enough to meet or overlap one’s pants, and is not a t-shirt or athletic top—and a cardigan or blazer OR
Dress with sleeves OR sleeveless dress worn with a cardigan or blazer AND
Any shoes (including boots and dress sandals) not worn to play sports (sandals not permitted).

All clothes should be clean and in good repair (no rips, holes, or other “distress”).

In classroom dress, a tie is generally optional, but there will be some occasions where students are asked to wear ties.

In classroom dress, you may not wear:

Shorts
Jeans, yoga pants, or sweatpants
T-shirts
Sweatshirts
Tops that expose your midriff and/or back
Strapless or backless dresses
Casual, athletic, or leisure sandals
Sneakers worn to play sports

Haycock Wear

Haycock wear is permitted as announced by the dean of students. When Haycock wear is permitted, it is required during the academic day in all areas of the school, during special programs, lectures, concerts, plays, and as announced. Classroom dress is always acceptable as a substitute for Haycock wear. In Haycock, you may omit the blazer or cardigan included in classroom dress; you may wear dress shorts instead of pants; and you may wear sandals. In Haycock, you may wear:

Dress shorts, pants (no jeans), or skirt, with belt if garment has belt loops AND
- A collared shirt (tucked in) OR
- A blouse—that is, any dress top that has a back, is long enough to meet or overlap one’s pants, and is not a t-shirt or athletic top—OR
Dress or romper AND
Any shoes (including boots and sandals) not worn to play sports
No rubber flip-flops, slides, or shower shoes

All clothes should be clean and in good repair (no rips, holes, or other “distress”).

In Haycock, you may not wear:

Jeans, yoga pants, or sweatpants
T-shirts
Sweatshirts
Tops that expose your midriff and/or your back
Strapless or backless dresses
Sneakers worn to play sports
Rubber flip-flops, slides, or shower shoes

Other Dress Code Policies

Outside of the times and events outlined (e.g. on Saturday afternoons, during cafeteria dinner and evening study hall, etc.), you may wear the clothes you wish, but students are expected to observe the following guidelines at all times:

Following all athletic or afternoon activities, students are expected to change clothes before entering the Dining Hall.
Everyone is expected to exercise good habits of personal grooming.
Torn, patched, or taped clothing or shoes are not permitted during the academic day.
Think carefully about messages that appear on t-shirts and other clothes. Items of clothing with text or images that promote violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or symbols of racial, gender, or religious derogation are not permitted.
Athletic shoes are not permitted during the academic day. The term “athletic shoes” encompasses any shoes a student normally wears to play sports. Clean sneakers that are not worn for sports practice or games are acceptable.
Shirts and shoes are required on the main floor of Founders Hall. Bathing suits are not permitted on the main floor of Founders Hall.
Outerwear and outdoor jackets, sweatshirts, or athletic clothing may not be worn in class or indoors during the academic day. Hats and hoods should be removed in class, in the Dining Hall, and during community gatherings.
Tops that expose your midriff and/or back are not permitted during the academic day.
Sweatshirts of all types (team gear, Form sweatshirts, college sweatshirts, crewneck or hooded sweatshirts, etc.) are not permitted during the academic day.

What to Pack

Our dress code is gender neutral. Any student can wear any of the items permitted in the dress code. Below are suggested quantities you may want to follow as you prepare to come to St. Andrew's. Current students helped us to compile these quantities using their own experiences, but these are suggested quantities only—depending on your personal style and inclination to do laundry, your final packing list may look different.

Dress Code Wear

3-5 button-down shirts
3-5 polo shirts
4-6 blouses
5-7 pairs of slacks (not denim/jeans)
3-5 pairs of shorts (not denim or athletic shorts)
3-5 dresses
3-5 skirts
1-2 blazers
3-4 cardigans

Casual & Athletic Wear

7-10 t-shirts (short and long sleeve) or tank tops for sports and sleeping
2-3 sweatshirts
2-3 pairs of jeans
3-5 pairs of athletic shorts
3-5 pairs of leggings, sweatpants, track pants, yoga pants, etc.

You will also need:

Underwear
Bras (sports and regular)
At least one pair of indoor dress shoes
At least one pair of waterproof shoes or boots
Sneakers for playing sports
Socks (casual & athletic)
Belts
Rain jacket
A warm or winter jacket
2-3 sweaters
Hat and gloves

You may also want:

Sandals that aren't rubber flip-flops or slides for Haycock wear
Shower shoes if you like to wear these
Bathing suit