Dress Policy

Your decision to join the Kentucky State University athletic program comes with some responsibility. YOU are now responsible for protecting this organization's image. We have high standards for the student-athletes who get to wear the Green and Gold. Thorobreds take pride in their appearance because they are women and men of character, and they understand the importance of a positive image.

The following items are prohibited in campus areas outside of the student-athletes' assigned room:

• Inappropriate head gear (including but not limited to doo rags, wave caps, sleeping scarves, bonnets, bandanas, etc.) If there is a question in your mind about what defines head gear, do not wear it or ask the appropriate staff member for clarification.
• Visible undergarments (including but not limited to briefs, boxer shorts, and undershirts [wife beaters] without a covering shirt, no tank tops under shirts, etc.) This applies to dress in the weight room(s) and gymnasium.
• Visible private/personal areas on the body (including breast, buttocks, etc.) Use sound judgment on midsection area.
• House clothing includes pajamas, slippers, bathrobes, etc.
• Shirts that have explicit curse words, or drug paraphernalia on them or profane signs. Example: shooting a bird, showing personal areas of the body, sexuality comments or any type of shirt stating/showing nasty gestures.

Policy on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

The purpose of Kentucky State University is to provide quality education for all students. Inherent in this purpose is an environment conducive to the learning experience. Such an environment will include faculty well educated and capable of imparting and sharing the learning experience, and staff supportive of these students' entire educational process.

Alcohol and/or other mind-altering substances are antithetical to education. Mind altering substances endanger the physical, mental, and emotional health of the user, placing the user at risk for failure in this or any other educational setting. Therefore, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at Kentucky State University. In accordance with the Standards Governing Student Conduct articulated in the Student Handbook, possession, use, or distribution of narcotic or illegal drugs or drug performance by students on university-owned or -controlled property, except as expressly permitted by law, is unacceptable.

As a recipient of federal grants and contracts, Kentucky State University gives this notice to students, faculty, and staff that it is following and shall continue to follow the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Students, faculty, and staff are herein notified of the standards of conduct which shall be applicable while on Kentucky State University property, on university business, and/or at university sponsored activities.