Wear business attire when reporting to Furuseth Hall Monday morning. A suit or sport coat, tie, and slacks for men, and comparable business attire for women is appropriate. Bring sufficient clothing to wear through the first week of training.

The prescribed uniform of the day will be worn whenever on duty bBeginning the second week of training. When on liberty or leave, civilian attire may be worn.

Hair must be kept neat, clean, trimmed, and groomed at all times. Extreme, faddish, or multicolored hairstyles are not acceptable.

Hair on males must be tapered to a close trim around the ears and neck. Hair may not touch the ears or collar, or extend below the eyebrows when uniform headgear is removed. Sideburns may not exceed below the earlobes or be flared or extreme in style. Fully developed, neatly trimmed mustaches are permitted, provided they do not curl upwards at the ends or extend below the lower lip. Beards are not permitted. New officers will be directed to obtain a haircut at the academy barber shop if their hair does not meet with NOAA Corps grooming standards.

Hair on females must be styled or arranged so that it does not fall below the lower edge of the collar when in uniform and permits the proper wearing of uniform headgear.

Females may wear earrings, but not more than one earring per ear. Prescribed, 6mm gold colored balls are available for wear with uniforms. One necklace may be worn, but it may not be visible. One wristwatch and/or one bracelet may be worn. Ankle bracelets are not authorized. NOAA Corps Uniform Directives (PDF) Chapter 12, Part 2, do not permit men to wear earrings or other body piercings.

There will be occasions when special articles of clothing for non-classroom activities (small boat and waterfront activities, athletic activities, pool sessions, etc.) will need be required. See personal gear for the list of what is required and recommended. If you already have the required and recommended gear, bring it; if not, it can be purchased locally. Rushing out to buy any but the most basic items is not recommended.