DRESS CODE & UNIFORM POLICY FOR STUDENTS

Purpose: The purpose of this Dress Code and Uniform Policy is to outline University-level standards in relation to Dress
Code / Uniform that must be followed by students of different disciplines on various occasions. It will help all students to
contribute to academic ambience and prestige of the University. Lovely Professional University (LPU) wants to prepare its
students to get accustomed to professional appearance starting from their student life in the University.

Dress Code & Uniform for Students: Distinguished guests, visitors frequently visit the University. Therefore, students
must bear in mind that they are projecting the image of the University and they are required to dress up well at all times.
Guidelines in relation to the dress code and uniform policy for students are as per the following:

Categories: There are majorly two categories as defined below.

Category A: This category contains the guidelines that are to be followed by students when they are in campus or
participating in any event held inside the University.

Sr. Category For Boys For Girls

No.
1 While attending Collared half/full sleeves shirt or T-shirt Collared half/full sleeves shirt or T-shirt
Lectures/ Tutorials or with trousers. with trousers, Kurta with leggings/
Practicals (wherever jeggings.
practicals are
conducted inside
classroom) , during
Mid-Term Test (MTT),
End-Term
Examination (ETE)
2 While performing Students (both boys and girls) need to wear lab coats while performing practicals
practicals in in labs/studios for safety purpose or adhere to instructions as given by the
Labs/Studios concerned HOL/School.
3 (i) During events like Collared, Half/full sleeves shirt with Collared, Half/full sleeves shirt with
guest lectures, Formal trousers (preferably in solid formal trousers (preferably in solid
*workshops, colors), colors) or Skirt (straight/ pencil, with
seminars, Formal shoes in black/ brown. length no shorter than knee length)
conferences and Sari with half/ one-quarter/three-
convocation quarter/ full sleeves blouse.
Kurta with leggings/ jeggings.
Formal scarves tied around neck are
permitted.
Formal shoes or sandals
*Formal Dress Code is not applicable in skills oriented workshops involving hands
on activities.
(ii)During cultural, While participating in cultural, sports or any other co-curricular event(s) organized
sports or any other by particular Division/ School/ Department, students have to dress up as per the
co-curricular event guidelines issued by the concerned Division/School/Department organizing the
event.
4 While attending During Placement Drives, students must dress up as per Dress Code Policy issued
Placement Drives by Division of Career Services.
 5 Uniform In order to meet professional requirements, uniform is prescribed in certain
Schools for example Hotel Management & Tourism, Physical Education and Law
etc. Therefore, students must adhere to the instructions given by their respective
School/Department.
6 During Winter, students must wear plain V-neck Cardigans/pullovers, formal coats and long coats or blazers
with full sleeves [tie/scarf may be worn too (optional)]. If any Division/School/Department needs the
students to be dressed up in a specific way during winter, the same shall be applicable.
All other occasions as may be informed from time to time.

Category B: This category contains the guidelines that are to be followed by students when they are representing LPU
outside the University.

Sr. Category For Boys For Girls

No.
1. During educational During Summer Collared half/full Collared half/full shirt or T-shirt with
visits, On-Job Trainings sleeves shirt or trousers, Kurta with leggings/ jeggings.
(OJT), trainings, T-shirt with
internships, field trips trousers
and study tours During Winter Students must wear plain V-neck Cardigans/pullovers,
formal coats and long coats or blazers with full sleeves
[tie/scarf may be worn too (optional)].
Apart from the above mentioned instructions (Category B Sr.No.1), if an external
organization has given certain instructions where a student is supposed to dress
up in a specific way, then he/she will adhere to those instructions.
2. During cultural, sports or
Students representing Lovely Professional University in cultural, sports, or any
any other co- curricular other co-curricular event(s) should dress up as per the requirements of the
event event as well as the guidelines issued by the concerned
Division/School/Department, coordinating for that event.
3. Uniform Students must wear the Uniform as prescribed by the University (wherever
applicable) while representing Lovely Professional University (LPU) in events
held outside the University. For example: Hotel Management & Tourism,
Physical Education, Law, etc.
All other occasions as may be informed from time to time.

Dos:

 Clothes worn should be well-ironed, clean and appropriate in fit.

 Students must wear their University ID cards around the neck during university hours.
 Footwear must be formal, in good condition and polished.
 Hair, beard and moustache must be trimmed and/or well groomed.
 Appropriate attention must be given to personal hygiene.

Don’ts:

 Visible body art/tattoo, or body piercings.

 Dress/attire with obscene, objectionable language/message/picture/graphics (military, religion, political based or
any other).
 Transparent (see through) or revealing outfits.
 Other casual wear like kurta-pajama, shorts and casual footwear like slippers, flip flops etc.
 Excessive makeup and jewellery.