What to Bring
To make your visit to JWU more enjoyable, bring:
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag/blanket
- Spending money (optional)
- Towels
- Toiletries, including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
- Clothes for three days
- Comfortable shoes and socks
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Athletic wear/sneakers
- Questions for faculty, staff and students
Class Uniform
In class on Friday and Saturday, you must follow our dress code, uniform and grooming guidelines.
You may NOT wear casual attire in classrooms or labs. (You will not be allowed into class.) Select your intended program below for more details on acceptable dress during labs or classes:
During your Friday and Saturday Academic Experiences, you are expected to act like students currently enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts program.
Adhere to the following uniform and grooming guidelines to maintain a professional appearance during labs. Please note that there are no exceptions, and any student who does not follow these guidelines will not be allowed into the classes.
- Shirt: Plain, white polo (no lettering, designs or insignias)
- Pants: Black dress pants, khakis or plain/checker chef pants
- NO yoga pants or sweatpants
- Socks: Plain white crew (must reach over ankles, no stripes or emblems)
- Shoes: Black, non-skid, "Tred-Safe" brand, closed-toe
- Optional chef jacket
- Apron will be supplied by JWU
You do not need to be in uniform when you arrive. Casual attire is acceptable for registration and evening activities. If needed, all uniforms are available to purchase at the campus bookstore during the hours of 9-11am on Friday.
Grooming Guidelines:
- Be clean shaven
- Sideburns must be clipped 1-inch above the earlobes
- Fingernails must be kept short and immaculately clean
- NO nail polish, artificial nails, make-up or perfume/cologne
- Cuts, wounds, scratches or skin blemishes from fingertips to forearm must be protected by soft, white cotton bandages or latex gloves provided by the university
- NO hand, facial or otherwise visible jewelry
For the July 25-28 programs in marketing and advertising, computer science, computer engineering, criminal justice, cyber intelligence, digital marketing and social media, fashion merchandising, graphic design, health, hospitality and media and communication studies, use the following guidelines to dress professionally throughout your time at Career Explorations.
In your Friday and Saturday Academic Experiences, you are expected to dress and act like currently enrolled students. Business casual dress is appropriate: Think ironed pants, skirts, collared shirts, crisp blouses and comfortable shoes.
- Ironed shirts (buttoned or collared)
- Slacks or chinos
- Dress shirt; ironed pants or skirt
- Comfortable dress shoes
- NO sneakers or jeans
Casual attire is acceptable for registration and evening activities.