Dress Statement

Beyond the biblical imperatives articulated in the Community Covenant, members of the Wheaton College community promise to exercise responsible Christian freedom (Gal. 5:13-14; 1 Cor. 10:23; 1 Pet. 2:16-17)—not doing whatever we please but imitating the sacrifice of Christ as we honor God and serve others. This requires wise and generous stewardship of our minds, bodies, time, abilities, and resources (Deut. 6:5; 1 Cor. 6:20; Eph. 5:15-16).

College is a time for students to have fun and prepare for professional life while learning how to exercise wise and generous stewardship of their bodies in the spirit of exercising responsible Christian freedom. Therefore, students are expected to dress in a way that is appropriate for academic, chapel, and public campus settings. For example, shoes are to be worn in classrooms, chapel, and public buildings such as the Beamer Student Center. Also, shirts are to be worn in all public settings indoors and outdoors.