College of Engineering
ECI and STI 2011 Summer Programs--Dress Code and Personal Items List
What should I bring to the ECI and STI Summer Programs? Because Nashville weather is warm and humid, bring clothing items that are lightweight, but appropriate.
Clothing for classes, field trips to industrial sites and fun trips is generally casual:
Blue jeans and tennis shoes
Unacceptable clothing: too tight, too short, too low-cut and/or provocative tops or pants
No clothing with obscene, violent or suggestive messages or writing.
No caps and “do” rags
No flip-flops to industrial sites because of safety.
Clothing for field trips to engineering firms, seminars and closing ceremony:
Females: dress sandals or shoes, suits, skirts, dress pantsuits
Males: dress shoes, dress shirts and ties (jackets are optional)
No caps, “do” rags, flip-flops, blue jeans and tennis shoes for this category.
Clothing for casual after hours recreational activities:
Swim suits, swim trunks, moderate length shorts
Inappropriate clothing items for classes, field trips, seminars and closing ceremony:
Tank tops, halter tops, half-shirts, “short-shorts,” “sagging” pants/jeans, caps, “do” rags, flip-flops, house shoes, pajama bottoms/tops
What I should NOT bring?
Females: Tank tops, halter tops, half-shirts, “short-shorts,” or “sagging” pants/jeans
Males: Half-shirts, “sagging” pants/jeans
How money should I bring?
Because ECI and STI pays for room, board and field trips, parents may want to give students spending money to accommodate their normal lifestyles.
Personal Items to Bring
Health/Hygiene: toiletries, soap, shower cap & shoes, towels/face cloths, tissue/toilet paper
Dormitory Needs: twin-sized sheets, pillow, blanket/comforter (optional) laundry detergent
Class Supplies: graphing calculator, pocket dictionary, loose leaf paper, pens/pencils/lead (if necessary a sharpener), one-inch 3-ring binder, highlighter, jump-drive
Miscellaneous: cellphone/calling card, travel-size umbrella, lightweight jacket or sweater, Optional items: radio, TV
Dormitory room security deposit--$58.00 check. Deposit required at check-in on June 5. This deposit will be refunded IF your child’s room is clean, undamaged and passes final inspection.
Transportation from airport or bus to TSU Campus
Parents may email flight itineraries and bus schedule information to us. Our staff will make arrangements to accommodate students arriving by plane and bus.
Contact names and email addresses:
STI— Ms. Fredia Lusk, Phone No: 931-639-3303
ECI—Mr. Kevin Williams, Phone No: 615-830-1070
NOTE: TSU is not responsible for any lost or stolen items; therefore, students are responsible for cameras, ipods, laptop computers or other personal items brought to the ECI or STI programs.
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