Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2025–2026 244 • miniskirts (higher than just above the knee) • jeans (all colors) • see-through clothing, tank tops or halter-tops • open-toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops • T-shirts (as the outer shirt) • jogging or exercise clothing • hats or caps, unless of a religious nature Identification badges (IDs) are issued at the One-Stop Shop in the Horvitz Administrative Building. Students at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus, or any other NSU regional campus, can order their SharkCard online at nova.edu/nsucard. Badges must be worn and visible at all times when the student is on campus or at a clinical rotation. Please note that ID badges are necessary for proper use of on-campus auditoriums, library and recreational facilities, offices, laboratories, and certain restricted parking areas. These badges are given to the students at no charge, except for replacement. Students inappropriately dressed or groomed may be dismissed from the classroom and/or the clinical site and be referred to the SPAC. Noncompliance with the dress code requirements may be designated in a student’s performance record. Repeated violations will be considered improper professional behavior and may result in disciplinary action. When a class requires special dress (such as the wearing of scrub suits in laboratory), it will be the only exception to the dress code allowed during that time. The dress code is to be observed at all times, including examination periods. 2. Dress Code in the Clinical Setting and on Clinical Rotations Students must present themselves in professional attire and must have their university identification (ID) at all times. This means a white coat, a dress or slacks/skirt with blouse, shirt and tie, dress pants, and dress shoes that completely protect the foot. On some rotations, students may be permitted to wear scrubs. This is typically for clinical rotations that require the students to be in the patient care setting. This will be at the discretion of the preceptor and any violations will be reported to the program office. Regardless of the dress code at the practicum training site, students are expected to comply with the Dress Code Policy when they are on the KPCOM campus. When students work in food service environments and other specialized practicum settings, sitespecific attire, safety, and sanitation requirements may be enforced. Examples include prohibiting artificial nails; wearing heavy aprons or gloves; and removing or covering visible body art, piercings, and tattoos. Consult the program director for guidance as needed. 3. Professional Online Presence Due to the nature of the graduate nutrition programs, students may attend classes through online platforms. Appropriate attire is expected of students in accordance with the dress code.
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