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Dress Code

Salisbury students are expected to be neat and clean in their appearance and to wear specified attire at all functions and meetings. The purpose of the dress code is to demonstrate respect for the School and encourage a commitment to the pursuit of learning in various environments and occasions

School Dress

School Dress: (for classes, sit-down meals, cafeteria lunches and Chapel services)  

  • Sport coat or blazer.

  • Dress shirt and tie. Dress shirts must be tucked in.

  • Turtlenecks are acceptable during the winter trimester.

  • A second layer (ex: sweaters, quarter-zips) may be worn under a sport coat and over a button-down shirt and tie. A second layer should be free of all graphics and lettering, other than a small brand logo. A Salisbury-affiliated second layer is permitted.

  • Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted 

  • Dress pants (no jeans, sweatpants, fatigues or sports pants).

  • Bermuda length shorts may be worn in the spring trimester.

  • All pants and Bermuda length shorts must be used with a belt or suspenders.

  • Socks.

  • Shoes that are clean and in good repair. Additionally, the shoes may not have any visible logos on either side. Shoes with a collapsable heel are not permitted. 

  • Shoes with visible lining, slippers, Crocs or open-toe footwear (sandals, slides, flip-flops, etc.) are not permitted. Also, athletic sneakers or running shoes are not permitted. 

  • Boots may be worn when the weather dictates.

Casual But Neat:  

  • Collared shirt. A second layer may be worn over a collared shirt.  

  • A second layer should be free of all graphics and lettering, other than a small brand logo. A Salisbury-affiliated second layer is permitted.

  • Casual pants or Bermuda length shorts in good repair. (No athletic type attire: shorts, sweatpants or warm up pants).  

  • Footwear. 

Casual: (for dinners and Sunday meals)  

  • A clean and neat appearance is expected.

  • Clean athletic attire is permitted - students are expected to shower and change after their athletic commitment prior to eating  

  • Footwear (no slippers)  

  • No sleeveless shirts

  • No hats or head coverings  

  • No pajamas 

Head Gear and Hair:  

  • As part of good hygiene, a student’s hair must be neat and clean.

  • Students are expected to remove their hats/head gear upon entering any academic building, Chapel, Theater, and the first level of Main, including all offices and the dining hall.

  • A student is expected to be clean-shaven every day. Facial hair is not permitted.