<p>Anyone know what the dress code is for the Spring Receptions? I'll be going on the 27th, and I couldn't find that kind of information anywhere. I'm going to assume it's casual?</p>
<p>yups…very</p>
<p>its semi-casual. Not too fancy but at least look presentable.</p>
<p>bring a parka. LOL</p>
<p>You’re basically walking around in a big herd of students part of the day. No one cares what you wear.</p>
<p>"No one cares what you wear. "</p>
<p>You’d be surprised how many people make disctinct judgement based on what you wear which in turn represents how you present yourself.</p>
<p>ditto HoL…even if you don’t have an interview, people will still treat you based off of how you look. when you need to ask someone for assistance in finding something, or end up meeting the professors you’ll have come fall, this comes in handy. so I’d leave the hoodies and ripped jeans at home, but this doesn’t mean you have to wear heels or a suit. just make sure that if that were the last impression someone had of you, you’d be okay with it.</p>
<p>I would wear something respectable. A nice sweater with dark jeans or something (not too tight) and walking shoes. You are going to be in a mix of a lot of people, but first impressions do count.</p>
<p>Syracuse is not Onandaga Community college nor is it Ithaca College. My point is that there might be a few important people at the reception that you may possibly run into. It never hurts to look presentable and note-worthy.</p>
<p>boys…</p>
<p>if it was up to me, id wear a lacoste/polo v-neck sweater with a white collar 3-button shirt under with a pair of cream pants or nice pair of dark jeans and no colorful jordans/nikes because youll look really retarted lol. </p>
<p>girls…</p>
<p>black long leggies and a dress-blouse like shirt like they have in Forever 21 or w.e. and low heeled-heels.</p>
<p>I attended yesterday (April 17th)'s Spring Reception, so I can tell you about my experience, and what exactly I saw people wearing. First of all, I myself wore a pair of dark Levi’s 501 jeans, with normal running shoes. As my top, I wore a fleece sweater which I found hidden deep in my closet, because it’s the probably the only ‘hood-less’ sweater I’ve ever owned (I wanted to look ‘presentable’, so I thought to myself hoodies are probably out of the question)…and I also wore a normal baseball cap. </p>
<p>After I got to the school, first thing I noticed was the huge turnout. We were in an auditorium-type place, which Syracuse would later name “The Underground” where many stage events take place. Off the top of my head, I can tell you there were about 300(ish) people. When we started taking tours of the campus/residence halls, I saw maybe two people wearing dressy clothes (by that I mean slacks, button-downs, etc.) Nearly everybody else sported casual or urban clothing, like jeans and hoodies.</p>
<p>Honestly, the only individuals you really see wearing suits are those who step up to the podium to speak about the school (i.e. the deans, chancellors, etc.), but those are an exception, of course. They’re school officials (if you will), and they must look presentable for their positions. But if I could back in time and do it all over again, I’d just go with casual wear- a nice pair of jeans, a hooded sweatshirt and some sneakers. If you wanna be fancy, maybe switch the sneakers out with some shoes and the hoody out with a button-down shirt or polo. The possibilities are endless…you really can’t go wrong.</p>
<p>I’d like to end by saying that of course, I’m not trying to influence your decision or anything, just sharing what I saw. Sorry if it comes off that way…</p>
<p>We also attended the spring reception on the 17th. We were in the Shine center auditorium and the admission person we ate lunch with said there was about 1800 people there! The dome was very full! I agree with Rush-most kids wore jeans, with a sweatshirt or jacket. No one was very dressed up, but all looked presentable. D wore dressy shorts with cami and spring jacket with flats. She was more dressed up than most. We live in Syracuse and when the temp gets above 60, kids wear shorts! Kids on campus were laying out in the quad and Walnut Park and all were in shorts, camis, etc! So, I think anything goes as long as you are clean and presentable. You do get the opportunity to meet with professors and deans for questions and answers, so you want to give a good impression.</p>
<p>“but all looked presentable.”</p>
<p>This is what matters.</p>
<p>“Kids on campus were laying out in the quad and Walnut Park and all were in shorts, camis, etc!”</p>
<p>Because the weather isn’t too pleasing most of the year that when it does actually become pleasing you shouldn’t be surprised of this.</p>
<p>“You do get the opportunity to meet with professors and deans for questions”</p>
<p>Which is one of the main goals of the spring reception. Not just to be amazed by the campus aesthetics.</p>
<p>HOL, I am continually surprised at some of your post. I was not surprised at the kids in the park, if you read the post you would notice I said I was from Syracuse and my D was wearing shorts. As a Syracuse Alum, I remember all to well the joy a beautiful spring day brought! To you I would say the weather to me is pleasing most of the year! I love the seasons, fall is fabulous. We have maybe a month (Feb) where the weather is not so pleasing to me-I don’t like severely cold weather. Your hostility toward my comments makes me wonder what you do at SU since you spend so much time here? In another post I notice you mentioned you belong to 2 groups-maybe you should do more. I was just trying to give a picture of the day for other students, you don’t need to be nasty.</p>
<p>Well now I am pretty torn on what to wear. I guess I’ll just wear a pair of dockers with a short sleeved button up shirt and some dress shoes.</p>
<p>“To you I would say the weather to me is pleasing most of the year! I love the seasons, fall is fabulous.”</p>
<p>Remember, this is because you’re form Syracuse so of course the terrible weather would stop bothering you after a while. It inevitably stops phasing those who live in the city of Syracuse. For students who are here during the months of chilly weather and windy days are obviously not going to find it welcoming. When it is actually nice, it is during the first and final 2-3 weeks of school.</p>
<p>“Your hostility toward my comments makes me wonder what you do at SU since you spend so much time here?”</p>
<p>You clearly do not know how to comprehend. I was not being hostile towards you. I also wasn’t going against what you was saying. I was just showing you why some certain things you mentioned in your comment happens. You are also a funny character–claiming that I spend so much time here when I only have “376” posts over the span of approximately 14 months.</p>
<p>My daughter is a Newhouse Ambassador. Maybe it is different for Newhouse, but the Ambassadors are told by Newhouse to tell students to dress nicely. Not suit or dress, but presentable. I think House of London is right, no ripped jeans, etc. At least for Newhouse students. Unfortunately, most students don’t ask what to wear, or maybe don’t care. So they dress as they think typical college students dress. But they aren’t college students, yet. Or maybe they don’t want to appear as if they care too much. But according to Newhouse, maybe they should.</p>
<p>“My daughter is a Newhouse Ambassador.”</p>
<p>I wonder why I have not met her as of yet. Probably have ran into her though.</p>
<p>“no ripped jeans, etc. At least for Newhouse students.”</p>
<p>It will behoove EVERYBODY to dress appropriately no matter what school. Syracuse is a big hot spot for networking opportunities and no matter what school a student is in, he/she is definitely going to run into someone of a high profile at some point who might open doors for them. It also isn’t like high school. The SU student body accepts people who choose to look formal. Unlike high school, there is absolutely no bashing of how an individual chooses to dress thanks to the SU “Student Code of Conduct”</p>
<p>“So they dress as they think typical college students dress.”</p>
<p>To be honest, Syracuse happens to be a pretty preppy school. Not necessarily Princeton-preppy but there are many students here who, on a daily basis, dress for success. Presentable attire is most essential at NewHouse and Whitman.</p>
<p>I personally am a fan of cardigans, polo button ups, ties, H&M/Banana republic sweaters, and pull over hoodies etc. These happen to be the typical clothing brand of an SU student (at least for males).</p>
<p>But I said they dress as they think a typical college student dresses. If they’ve never been to Syracuse University, they may not know that it can be preppy. But anything goes as far as the students who are there. This is about potential students and how they should dress. And this is Newhouse’s advice for their Ambassadors to tell students. By the way, I think you might know who my daughter is. She is the only student there with her first name. I can pm it to you. She goes by Threekids’kid on cc.</p>
<p>What is your daughter’s major at Newhouse? I’ll be attending the reception on Monday… I have also been accepted into Newhouse as a transfer but haven’t yet made my final decision on where to go. </p>
<p>And to get back to the topic, since it’s going to be a beautiful day I might where a casual skirt! Haha… But I’m not sure yet.</p>