Fashion for a Visit

[surprise_quiche]

I was accepted with funding and they've invited me on campus for a day in Milwaukee. Any suggestions on what to wear? 

[Carly Rae Jepsen]

I also have the same question. Let me sub and wait for someone who's gone on visits before. Congrats on your acceptance! 

[FishNerd]

Hey guys I came across this thread earlier today and TakeruK suggested some good ideas (albeit specific to a certain field) for campus visits. I think it can be department specific since different departments can be more formal than others. I'm in biology and I know that it is totally acceptable to just wear simple nice clothes (but not necessarily dress clothes) to these sorts of visits since that's what I did when I visited for my master's.

I have a couple upcoming visits and I just plan to wear some of my nicer outfits I have which mainly consist of nice pairs of jeans, nice sweaters, and other nice tops. If I'm feeling like I want to wear a dress or skirt I might do that but currently I'm not thinking either of those are necessary. I'm avoiding t-shirts or leggings since I do consider those maybe a little too casual. Honestly, while I think it's good to make a good impression by looking put together, since you are already accepted I doubt they will judge you much on what you're wearing.

[iwearflowers]

I think something on the casual end of business casual is always a safe choice. Maybe add a blazer to jeans and a nice top? When all else fails, email the admissions coordinator and ask what is most appropriate. (This can be a good idea, regardless since you may find out they intend to take you on a three mile hike around campus, in which case you will want to wear comfortable shoes! I left my masters program visit day with awful blisters . . .)

[Sandmaster]

Hey all, I currently attend a university in Milwaukee, so let me know if you have any other questions

[surprise_quiche]

@Carly Rae Jepsen Thanks! I'm wondering if it's department specific, since I'm going for Communications

@Sandmaster  Cool! Marquette? MSOE?

[Carly Rae Jepsen]

I found a good reddit thread for male fashion for a campus visit. Apparently STEM fields tend to be more formal than social sciences and humanities: https://www.reddit.com/r/gradadmissions/comments/7ycory/male_fashion_guide_what_to_wear_on_campus_visits/

 

[Sandmaster]

25 minutes ago, surprise_quiche said:

@Carly Rae Jepsen Thanks! I'm wondering if it's department specific, since I'm going for Communications

@Sandmaster  Cool! Marquette? MSOE?

@surprise_quiche UWM actually

[surprise_quiche]

Hey I might see you in March then @Sandmaster !