Student Guide

Personal Appearance

Houghton College has adopted standards of personal appearance with which each student is expected to comply.  Modesty in dress is the overriding principle.  These are not standards for which the college will maintain a specific scriptural basis in every case but are more accurately seen as reflecting the purpose and mission of the institution.  Every Houghton College student is expected to display the maturity necessary to comply with a style of dress that is consistent with the values of the college. 

Dress which is sexually provocative, too revealing, or displays advertisements or language that violate or encourage the violation of community standards is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action.