Dress Code and Personal Appearance Policy

All athletic training education program students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, including neat personal appearance and attire. This is a necessary component for preparation for a career in athletic training.

General Guidelines for Students in the ATEP program at all Clinical Experience Sites

Shirts need to be tucked into pants.
- Shirts are to be of sufficient length to be tucked in pants and remain tucked in pants when engaging in routine athletic training student duties.
Hairstyle should not interfere with ability to perform routine athletic training student duties.
Facial hair is required to be well groomed.
Students must be easily identified as being associated with the facility in which they are currently gaining experience. This may be accomplished by wearing an identifying shirt or displaying a program identification badge.
No facial or tongue jewelry is allowed.

Affiliated Clinical Site On and Off Campus

Students participating in clinical experiences at affiliated sites, including the Dixon Health Center, physical therapy clinics or physicians offices should wear a combination of the following:

Polo shirts: OSU Athletic Training issue or Neutral [pocket crest logo of manufacturer acceptable]
Blouse or button-up shirt, sweaters okay as long as abdomen or back is not exposed while performing routine duties at the site.
Pants or Slacks: no low-rise slacks, length sufficient to cover ankles
Casual closed toe and heel shoes or athletic shoe [running, court] in good condition should be worn at all times.

Athletic Training Room/Practice Attire On Campus

Students are to wear neat and functional clothing when gaining experience as an athletic training student. They are encouraged to wear OSU affiliated clothing when participating in their clinical experiences held on campus. The following are considered appropriate:

Pants or Shorts: khaki, black, gray
- Shorts of appropriate mid-thigh length or longer
- No low-rise pants or shorts
Wind pants: black or gray
- Or other OSU team issue travel or practice sweats, excluding cotton fleece or rip-a-ways.
Shirts: polo, t-shirt
- Athletic Training, OSU Team Issue, or Oregon State University Apparel [eg. OSU logo clothing from the bookstore]
- Neutral polo or button down dress shirt
Shoes: athletic or functional/casual
- Running or court shoes, closed toe and heel casual shoes
Pullovers, Sweatshirts
- Athletic Training, OSU Team Issue, Oregon State University Apparel or Neutral [pocket crest logo of manufacturer acceptable]
- black, orange, white, gray color are encouraged
Inclement Weather
- Athletic Training, OSU Team Issue, or Neutral [pocket crest logo of manufacturer acceptable] rain gear for outside practice coverage.
Hats/Caps
- OSU affiliation hats may be worn after returning inside from practice or events, but are not intended to be worn as daily attire.

Athletic Training Room/Practice Attire Off Campus

Students may wear OSU Athletic Training attire at off campus collegiate and high school sites or clothing issued by the site supervisor. All other expectations with regards to pants/shorts, shirts, shoes, sweatshirts/pullovers, grooming, and inclement weather apply from the above stated policy.

Athletic Game/Event Attire

It is recognized that certain sports require a sideline protocol representative of the nature of that sport. Students should follow the expectations of their clinical supervisor. For example, for OSU or WOU football, there may be a particular combination of polo shirt and pants that all athletic training staff and students wear at a home contest. Indoor contests like basketball or gymnastics usually require attire that is more formal then daily attire, for example dress slacks and a blouse or button down shirt. You are expected to dress appropriate for the nature of the event. Check with your clinical supervisor with regards to these expectations.

Athletic Team Travel Attire

If you are traveling with an OSU team, it is expected that your attire on the road reflect continued professionalism. OSU attire should be worn to practices and events with guidelines for normal athletic training experiences at home followed. Additionally, during travel time to away contests [bus trips, flights] you are obligated to follow team travel rules set forth by that program and your clinical supervisor. For example, if the team is traveling by flight and team travel sweats will be worn, you may choose to do the same, unless your clinical supervisor has a different expectation. Alternatively, if dress slacks and a nice shirt or tie [males] are required, than you are expected to do the same. However, jean shorts, athletic shorts, or tank tops [of any nature] are not considered acceptable, even if the team is allowed to dress down. When in doubt, consult your clinical supervisor.


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Nutrition and Exercise Sciences » Undergraduate Programs » Athletic Training » Dress Code. Dress Code and Personal Appearance Policy All athletic training education program students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, including neat personal appearance and attire. This is a necessary component for preparation for a career in athletic training. General Guidelines for Students in the ATEP program at all Clinical Experience Sites Shirts need to be tucked into pants. Shirts are to be of sufficient length to be tucked in pants and remain tucked in pants when engaging in routine athletic training student duties. Hairstyle should not interfere with ability to perform routine athletic training student duties. Facial hair is required to be well groomed. Students must be easily identified as being associated with the facility in which they are currently gaining experience. This may be accomplished by wearing an identifying shirt or displaying a program identification badge. No facial or tongue jewelry is allowed. Affiliated Clinical Site On and Off Campus Students participating in clinical experiences at affiliated sites, including the Dixon Health Center, physical therapy clinics or physicians offices should wear a combination of the following: Polo shirts: OSU Athletic Training issue or Neutral [pocket crest logo of manufacturer acceptable] Blouse or button-up shirt, sweaters okay as long as abdomen or back is not exposed while performing routine duties at the site. Pants or Slacks: no low-rise slacks, length sufficient to cover ankles Casual closed toe and heel shoes or athletic shoe [running, court] in good condition should be worn at all times. Athletic Training Room/Practice Attire On Campus Students are to wear neat and functional clothing when gaining experience as an athletic training student. They are encouraged to wear OSU affiliated clothing when participating in their clinical experiences held on campus. The following are considered appropriate: Pants or Shorts: khaki, black, gray Shorts of appropriate mid-thigh length or longer No low-rise pants or shorts Wind pants: black or gray Or other OSU team issue travel or practice sweats, excluding cotton fleece or rip-a-ways. Shirts: polo, t-shirt Athletic Training, OSU Team Issue, or Oregon State University Apparel [eg. OSU logo clothing from the bookstore] Neutral polo or button down dress shirt Shoes: athletic or functional/casual Running or court shoes, closed toe and heel casual shoes Pullovers, Sweatshirts Athletic Training, OSU Team Issue, Oregon State University Apparel or Neutral [pocket crest logo of manufacturer acceptable] black, orange, white, gray color are encouraged Inclement Weather Athletic Training, OSU Team Issue, or Neutral [pocket crest logo of manufacturer acceptable] rain gear for outside practice coverage. Hats/Caps OSU affiliation hats may be worn after returning inside from practice or events, but are not intended to be worn as daily attire. Athletic Training Room/Practice Attire Off Campus Students may wear OSU Athletic Training attire at off campus collegiate and high school sites or clothing issued by the site supervisor. All other expectations with regards to pants/shorts, shirts, shoes, sweatshirts/pullovers, grooming, and inclement weather apply from the above stated policy. Athletic Game/Event Attire It is recognized that certain sports require a sideline protocol representative of the nature of that sport. Students should follow the expectations of their clinical supervisor. For example, for OSU or WOU football, there may be a particular combination of polo shirt and pants that all athletic training staff and students wear at a home contest. Indoor contests like basketball or gymnastics usually require attire that is more formal then daily attire, for example dress slacks and a blouse or button down shirt. You are expected to dress appropriate for the nature of the event. Check with your clinical supervisor with regards to these expectations. Athletic Team Travel Attire If you are traveling with an OSU team, it is expected that your attire on the road reflect continued professionalism. OSU attire should be worn to practices and events with guidelines for normal athletic training experiences at home followed. Additionally, during travel time to away contests [bus trips, flights] you are obligated to follow team travel rules set forth by that program and your clinical supervisor. For example, if the team is traveling by flight and team travel sweats will be worn, you may choose to do the same, unless your clinical supervisor has a different expectation. Alternatively, if dress slacks and a nice shirt or tie [males] are required, than you are expected to do the same. However, jean shorts, athletic shorts, or tank tops [of any nature] are not considered acceptable, even if the team is allowed to dress down. When in doubt, consult your clinical supervisor.