SOFBI seeks to provide an atmosphere conducive to the success of a Christian leader. Students are expected to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance at all times. In addition, students are required to maintain good hygiene and must adhere to the following dress code during all classes, ministry services, Chapel Services and as required for “special events.”

Women
Women are required to wear appropriate undergarments, pantyhose, and hemlines at or below the knees.  Hemlines above the knee, excessive cleavage, slits (front or side) are strictly prohibited.  Acceptable dress for women includes:

• Suits with or without a blouse/shirt; includes jacket, skirt or pants
• Dresses with or without a jacket
• Slacks and jacket combination
• Open or closed-toe shoes
• Pantyhose
• Lap cloth – for students seated on the front rows with a dress or skirt. Use of a lap cloth by female students seated beyond the front rows is encouraged.

Unacceptable dress includes: body piercing, excessive jewelry, shorts, Capri or culottes, low-necklines, sundresses, halter tops, sleeveless tops without a jacket, mini skirts, excessive slits, masculine clothing, work uniforms, jeans, denim suits and athletic clothing and shoes.

Men
Men are required to wear appropriate undergarments and to be neatly groomed at all times; including beards and mustaches. Unshaven appearance is strictly prohibited.  Acceptable dress for men includes:

• Suits with dress shirt and tie
• Dress shirt and tie with jacket and pants
• Dress shoes and socks
• Well groomed hair, beard and/or mustache

Unacceptable dress includes: body piercing, excessive jewelry, shorts, athletic clothing and shoes, feminine clothing, unkempt beard or mustache or hair with extreme designs or coloring, work uniforms, jeans, and denim suits.

Chapel Service
SOFBI students are required to adhere to the following dress code for all Chapel Services. In addition, all SOFBI Faculty and Staff, Governing Board, and SOFCC Licensed Ministers are required to follow the dress code below:

WOMEN:       Suit with a skirt or dress.  No pants or pant suits.

MEN:              Suit with jacket, dress shirt and tie.

Ministry Services and Special Events
SOFBI students are required to adhere to the dress code policy for all ministry services or the required dress code for the Ministry of Helps Department when they are scheduled to serve. When students are participating in a “special event”, they are required to adhere to  the dress code requirements for that event.  If a dress code is not stipulated for a service or special event, students will be informed by their Academic Dean of the dress code requirements for that event.

Dress Code Violations
SOFBI students who violate the dress code, will be cited by their Academic Dean up to and including grade adjustments and disciplinary action.  Any Faculty or Staff member of SOFBI has a right to document students who are in violation of the dress code during class hours, Chapel Service, or ministry services; including special events.  Any administrative decision concerning whether or not a student is in violation of the dress code shall be determined by the Academic Dean and the Chief Operations Officer.