Conference Dress Code

PENN HOSA-Future Health Professionals
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
OFFICIAL DRESS CODE POLICY

IMPROPER ATTIRE RESULTS IN NON-PARTICIPATION AT SLC SESSIONS & PLANNED ACTIVITIES
If it’s too low, too tight or too short, rethink your attire!

GENERAL SESSIONS, DELEGATE BUSINESS SESSIONS & COMPETITIVE EVENTS – REQUIRED of all HOSA-Future Health Professionals secondary, postsecondary and collegiate members at all general sessions and all delegate business sessions and all competitive events 

  • Official HOSA uniform OR
  • Black suit OR
  • Navy blue suit
  • Exception for skill event competitors – On competitive event day, only during the performance of skill events, competitors in skill events may wear attire appropriate to the occupational area

MEAL FUNCTIONS

  • Official HOSA uniform OR 
  • Black suit OR
  • Navy blue suit
  • Exception for skill event competitors – On competitive event day, only during breakfast and lunch, competitors in skill events may wear event attire appropriate to the occupational area

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Appropriate casual attire

ADVISORS and CHAPERONES

  • All Advisors and chaperones are required to adhere to the dress code listed for general sessions.  PENN HOSA-Future Health Professionals encourages advisors to “lead by example” at all activities.

EXPLANATION OF EACH DRESS CODE 

  • Official HOSA Uniform purchased from Awards Unlimited HOSA-Awards Unlimited
  • Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart
  • Matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt
  • White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf
  • Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie
  • Closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
  • Belt (blue or black)
  • Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

Proper Business Attire:

  • Black or navy blue suit (without HOSA emblem)
  • White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie (maroon or navy long tie)
  • White blouse (can be member’s choice)
    • Accent: maroon HOSA scarf (optional)
  • Knee-length skirt or slacks (same color as the jacket)
    • A small back, center slit in a knee-length skirt is appropriate
    • Slits facilitating a view of the legs are not appropriate
  • Comfortable, closed-toe blue or black shoes (hose optional for women)
    • Black leather dress boots are acceptable when worn under slacks
  • Belt (blue or black)
  • Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed

Official Function Dress (Exhibitors and Symposia)

Official HOSA uniform OR proper business attire as listed in the PENN HOSA Dress Code

Casual Attire for Social Functions:

  • Everything EXCEPT pajamas, tank tops, halter tops, cut- offs, swimwear, and extremely short skirts or shorts
  • Shirt straps MUST be two (2) inches wide
  • Length of skirts and shorts MUST be at minimum to the fingertip

A member of PENN HOSA-Future Health Professionals and HOSA-Future Health Professionals should dress appropriately, based on the official dress standards outlined for the gender to which he/she identifies.

HOSA members who experience uncertainty about acceptable conference attire should ask the local advisor. Local advisors’ questions should be directed to the State Advisor.