A morning for some college students is hitting the snooze button, sleeping for about 15 minutes and then remembering they have to go to class.

When they finally slink out of bed, their next mission is attire.

Some students opt for sweatpants, school colors or Greek letters, while others choose blazers, blouses and suits.

Lana Kunkel, assistant director of the Career Services Center, said it’s important for students to dress up, even when just going to class.

“Wearing professional dress communicates to potential employers that you are serious about your career, and that you care enough to make a good impression,” she said.

Kunkel said that students should always be mindful of what they wear to class, just in case the professor brings in a professional guest speaker.

Making a good impression in class shows that a student has goals, she said. It causes a person to stand out from others who are wearing casual attire.

Mount Washington freshman Erin Griffin doesn’t wear pajama pants to class, but thinks it’s OK to wear jeans and T-shirts.

“It’s not like you’re going to an interview or something,” she said.

However, if you are going to an interview, Kunkel stresses the importance of a professional attire.

According to www.jobsearch.about.com, the way applicants are dressed influences who employers choose for jobs.

The site recommends women wear conservative suits, coordinated blouses, limited jewelry, neat hairstyles, tan or light hosiery, sparse makeup and perfume, manicured nails and carry a portfolio or briefcase.

They also recommend men wear solid or conservative suits, white dress shirts, conservative ties, dark socks with professional shoes, very limited jewelry, neat hairstyles, light aftershave, neatly trimmed nails and also carry a portfolio or briefcase.

The Career Services Center advises students to start dressing for success as early as possible.

“You should dress for the job you want, not the job you have,” Kunkel said.

Dressing down for important engagements is one of the worst things a student can do, Kunkel said.

Louisville graduate student Walter Malone dresses up on campus when it is required by his fraternity.

Dressing for success can present a positive role on campus, he said.

“I believe it sets a tone for the future and where you want to go in the world,” he said.

Students’ style of dress may not reflect their work ethic, but unfortunately, most employers judge a book by its cover, Kunkel said.

Reach Eric Isbell at diversions@chherald.com.