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Uniform Policy

The Dress Code Policy also stipulates, among other things, that generally, all clothing must be navy-blue, white, and/or khaki, but specifically:
Students shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming that are in conformity with the educational environment and necessary to maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere for all students. This expectation includes the school day and school sponsored extracurricular activities.

Apparel is expected to conform to reasonable student standards of modesty, and as such, no excessive or inappropriate areas of skin or undergarments may be exposed. No apparel or grooming which presents a safety concern is permitted. No apparel displaying messages that are gang-related, sexually explicit, vulgar, violent or advocating illegal activities is permitted. Further, no clothing or personal grooming that disrupts or can be forecasted to disrupt the educational environment is permitted.

The Dress Code Policy also stipulates, among other things, that generally, all clothing must be navy blue, white, and/or khaki, but specifically:

The Dress Code Policy also stipulates, among other things, that generally, all clothing must be navy-blue, white, and/or khaki, but specifically:
  • Students must wear a white, light blue (Columbia blue), or navy-blue polo-style shirt or a white button-down oxford style shirt. Shirts worn by students must be buttoned and show no cleavage.
  • Shirts must have no visible logos, such as those for sports teams, decorations, or names, other than that of University Academy.
  • Students may wear white or navy-blue t-shirts under their polo shirts.
  • Students must always tuck in their shirts.
  • Pants must be uniform type in either khaki or navy-blue.
  • Students must wear belts with pants that have belt loops. The Dress Code Policy does not permit “sagging” or baggy pants.
  • Students may wear knee-length skirts, below-the-knee Capri pants, dresses, jumpers, or walking shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee).
  • Tights must be white or navy-blue.
  • Leggings must be white or navy-blue.
  • Students may not wear caps/hats/hoods/headwear that interferes with the educational process.
  • Students may not wear flip-flops. All shoes must have an enclosed back. Crocs are not allowed in the Upper school.
  • White or navy-blue sweaters or sweatshirts are permissible (no hoods). Students must wear a collared uniform shirt underneath. Students may not wear jackets or coats during class.
  • Students are allowed to wear “UA specific  hoodies” as long as a collared shirt is worn under it.
  • Students may not wear large-hoop earrings, bangles, or excessive jewelry if deemed it interferes with the educational process.
  • University Academy students may not display body art (tattoos).
  • University Academy students may not wear or display body piercings other than ears. 
  • Student-athletes who have “lettered” at UA may wear their Letter Jackets.


Students who are in non-compliance with the dress code policy will be referred to their principal's office. If school resources are unavailable for students to borrow for the duration of the school day, the parent/guardian will be contacted for the student to be picked up.

Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook or contact your child's school for more information on the University Academy Dress Code Policy
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