Student Dress Code

The Holmes community expects it members to dress modestly, appropriately and neatly.

Modesty

Recognizing that modesty is an important element of a Christian's testimony and applies to both sexes, Holmes encourages its students to reflect this trend when choosing appropriate apparel.

Chapel and Classroom

Clothes worn to chapel or class should indicate respect for academic pursuits. Shorts, tee shirts, athletic wear, beach attire, ball caps (hats) or short skirts are considered inappropriate.  Street shoes or clean tennis or athletic shoes are required.  Flip-flops or shower-type sandals are forbidden. Students should never be in a chapel or classroom barefoot not only for appearance but also for reasons of health and hygiene.

Men

Dress shirts or sport shirts with a collar with dress or casual slacks are acceptable. Shirts are to be tucked in and buttoned appropriately.  Shirts that display inappropriate advertising or messages are unacceptable.

Women

Dresses or skirts cover the knee and blouses (no sleeveless dresses or blouses), dress or casual pants are considered appropriate for classes and chapel.  Dress capri pants are permitted.  Hip-huggers, tight fitting jeans, apparel that reveal the midriff or that is low in the neckline are unacceptable.

Out of Class Attire

Clothing worn outside the classroom should show a proper respect for one's standing as a Holmes Bible College student.  The counter-culture fashions of revealing, immodest dress dictated by modern designers should be avoided.  Ones character is revealed by the attitude toward his/her Christian testimony of not only words and deeds, but also by one's appearance.  Beach attire, running shorts, and ragged clothes should be reserved only when the student is in his/her residence.  Shorts should be loose fitting and no shorter than three inches above the knee.  Men must wear shirts at all times outside their residence.

Formal Events

Respect for Christian standards and the Holmes Bible College community is expected at all formal events (Ingathering, graduation exercises, etc.).  Dress shoes, slacks and shirt with tie and sport coat are a minimum for men.  Dress shoes, dresses or skirts over the knees with blouses (no sleeveless dresses or blouses), or dress pant suits are acceptable for women.

Hair

Its to be well-groomed and extreme hairstyles avoided.  Drastic and extravagant changing of hair color is not permitted by a person after enrolling in Holmes Bible College.  Men should keep facial hair well trimmed, neat and clean at all times. Ponytails for men are not acceptable.

Visible body piercings. 

Visible body piercing (except the ear by women) is prohibited.  Students are requested not to add any piercing or body art such as tattoos while enrolled at the college.