Dress Code

It should be understood that no dress code can possibly be explicit in every detail, nor can it cover all future contingencies. Therefore, the interpretation of the code is left to the immediate discretion of the administration. If a student is out of dress code, parents will need to bring a change of clothing or clothing will be provided. A detention for being out of dress code will also be issued.

Slacks:

Boys are to wear dress slacks or cargo pants in navy or khaki. A belt must be worn. Girls are to wear dress slacks or cargo pants in navy or khaki, with the option of wearing a standard navy blue or khaki skirt. Skirts should be right above the knee. Denim of any color, trousers styled as jeans (except on designated dress-down days), work pants, sweat pants, pants with elastic cuffs, stretch pants, excessively tight pants, or pants of any color other than navy blue or khaki are not permitted. Frayed shorts or pants are not allowed.

Shirts. Shirts and blouses may be of any solid color, long or short sleeved, but must have a collar. Polo-type shirts with a standard collar and top buttons may be worn. Blouses and dress shirts must be buttoned and tucked in. Polo shirts may be worn in or out, but may not fall below mid thigh. Blouses are to be full cut and worn modestly. No tank tops or t-shirts will be allowed under blouses. Bare midriffs are not appropriate. T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, or sweat shirts (other than Notre Dame sweat shirts) are not permitted.

Shoes. Clean shoes in a good state of repair and socks (hose) must be worn at all times.

Flip-flops are not allowed. *

Hair:

Hair must be combed, clean, and well groomed at all times. Boys' hair may not go beyond the top of the collar, or below the eyebrows for girls or boys. No eccentric hairstyles, e.g. braids on boys, girls with shaven heads, are permitted. Boys are to be clean-shaven at all times. Mustaches and beards are not permitted. *

Jewelry:

Students may have no more than two earrings per ear. Body piercing is not permitted.

Tattoos:

Visible tattoos are not acceptable.

Sweaters:

All sweaters must be a v-neck, pullover, or cardigan-type and must be worn with a shirt with a visible collar or a turtleneck underneath. Sweaters with collars worn without shirts are not permitted. No sweaters with writing are permitted, except "Notre Dame" insignia, personal monogram, or common trademarks such as Izod, Fox, or Guess. No sweatshirts other than Notre Dame sweatshirts are permitted. Sweatshirts are treated as sweaters in all respects, as long as they are Notre Dame sweatshirts. Notre Dame refers to either the university or the high school for purposes of this regulation.

Shorts:

Designated shorts may be worn before October 15 and after April 15.

Boys - Boys are to wear navy or khaki dress shorts or cargo shorts. A belt must be worn. Gym shorts are not permitted.

Girls - Girls are to wear navy or khaki shorts or cargo shorts; capri pants are also acceptable. Shorts should be of walking short length (no more than three inches above the top of the knee) and worn modestly. Gym shorts are not permitted.

Dress-down attire is more casual than regular attire. Jeans, shorts (of appropriate length), casual shirts, T-shirts, and similar-clothing may be worn at the students' discretion. However, all clothing must be clean and in good repair. Material printed on shirts, sweat-shirts, or T shirts must be in good taste (e.g. no alcohol references, no wording offensive to an ethnic group.) Bare midriffs or sleeveless shirts are inappropriate. Socks are still required. Flip-flops are not allowed. *

A uniform is required for participation in physical education classes. The PE uniform consists of tennis shoes, socks, navy blue gym shorts, and a gray T-shirt with Notre Dame printed on it. Authorized PE uniforms are available at Newberry Sporting Goods. Only the authorized PE uniform may be worn.

INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE WILL BE DEALT WITH BY THE ADMINISTRATION.