HOSA’s OFFICIAL DRESS CODE POLICY:

For all ILC Activities, Including GENERAL SESSIONS

Required:

HOSA’s Official Uniform Policy

  • 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, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers

  • Belt (blue, black, or brown)

  • Head covers required for religious purposes or to honor cultural traditions are allowed.

OR, Business Dress Policy

  • Black or navy-blue suit

  • White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt (maroon or navy long tie)

  • White blouse (can be member’s choice) or Accent: maroon HOSA scarf (optional)

  • Members may choose to wear knee-length skirts or slacks

  • Closed-toe blue, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers

  • Belt (blue, black, or brown)

  • Head covers required for religious purposes or to honor cultural traditions are allowed.

  • 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, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers

  • Belt (blue, black, or brown)

  • Head covers required for religious purposes or to honor cultural traditions are allowed.

COMPETITIVE EVENT DRESS:

For HOSA competitors, see competitive event guidelines for proper attire for each competitive event.

Definition of CE Business Attire:

For Business Attire, competitors can wear the Official HOSA Uniform or Business Dress described above OR any of the following acceptable business dress (shoes and clothing can be of ANY color):

  • Suit

  • Dresses

  • Shirts

  • Sports Jackets

  • Jackets

  • Skirts

  • Pants

  • Shoes (closed-toe; open-toe; heeled sandals; and tennis shoes / sneakers are permitted, and can be of any color)

Definition of CE Clinical Uniform or Attire Appropriate to the Occupational Area:

The following dress is acceptable (can be of any color/design, with or without the HOSA emblem):

  • Scrubs, EMS attire, CERT attire

  • Khaki-style pants with Polo-style top

  • Clinical shoes or tennis shoes / sneakers ARE REQUIRED (MUST be closed toe, no open toe shoes allowed as part of the clinical uniform)

  • Lab coat, worn over scrubs or over appropriate business attire (optional)