I have not been to one before. Am I expected to dress as if I were teaching (business casual) or can I wear jeans and a nice sweater? I would much rather wear jeans but it's probably not appropriate...
2006-11-01 05:55:26 · 3 answers · asked by Mada 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Are you referring to an academic conference, like MLA or APA or AAR or AAA? I will assume you are.
To a certain extent, the dress code depends on who you are (grad student, tenured, etc.) and, what you will be doing.
Who you are:
Grad student: Anything you want. Including torn T-shirts, zillions of visible piercings, etc. (But bring a suit/dress/something more formal for cocktail parties and receptions.)
Adjunct or Instructor looking for a full-time gig, or untenured professor: Business casual, or Business. You never know who you'll meet. And you're probably trying really hard to meet folks. Be Prepared, and have your business card handy.
Assistant or associate professor - Business casual, or Business.
You're meeting folks who may be on your tenure committee, or on a hiring committee, or whatever. Again, Be Prepared With Business Card.
Full professor: Anything you want.
If you're not an academic: Anything you want.
What you're doing:
If you're just attending panels and listening to folks present papers, then you can dress as casually as you'd like. But again, if you are interviewing for a job at the conference, or hoping to network with folks at other universities for any reason, then dress Business casual or Business, because you never know whom you might meet, or where you might meet them.
If you're presenting, or networking, then, surprise, Business casual or Business.
If you're interviewing: Business Suit/Dress.
If you're attending receptions for alumni, or cocktail parties: Business casual, business, or semi-formal, depending on your own style and comfort.
2006-11-01 11:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would were a casual business casual. Most of the professors around here dress casually. But if you had a nice blazer and shirt with a sweater and jeans. (new nice and ironed) that would also look sharp.
2006-11-01 14:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it should be collared blouse over blaser or coat.ladies pants with match top and dress.
2006-11-02 00:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by mario t. reoyan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋