Dress Code
Business professional attire is required for all attendees. Students are encouraged to dress as they would for an interview or professional networking event to make a strong impression and engage confidently with business leaders and fellow attendees.
Breakfast Etiquette
✅ DO
- Arrive on time and be prepared to engage.
- Introduce yourself with confidence and a smile.
- Put your phone away and stay present.
- Listen actively and ask thoughtful questions.
- Wait until everyone is served before eating.
- Keep conversations professional and inclusive.
- Thank your table hosts and fellow attendees.
❌ DON'T
- Arrive late or leave without notifying organizers.
- Talk with your mouth full.
- Spend the event on your phone.
- Dominate the conversation or interrupt others.
- Discuss controversial topics (politics, religion, etc.).
- Forget to make eye contact and network with everyone at your table.
- Express disappointment about your table assignment or request to switch seats to meet a particular sponsor.
Remember: The goal of the breakfast is to build meaningful connections, learn from professionals, and represent yourself and St. Mary's University professionally.
