Babcock University Bans Beards, Dreadlocks, Tight Clothing, Others on Campus

Babcock University has introduced stricter grooming and dress code rules for students, announcing the immediate abolition of all “hair passes” and warning that violations will attract disciplinary sanctions.

The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, ahead of the university’s forthcoming examinations. Management described hair passes as illegal documents that confer no valid approval for unregulated hairstyles on campus.

The university said the use, circulation, or recognition of hair-pass tags in any form is now prohibited. Students currently in possession of such documents have been instructed to stop using them immediately, noting that presenting or relying on them will trigger investigation and possible punishment.

According to the statement, the revised regulations will take effect at the start of the second semester in January and will be enforced across all Babcock University campuses.

Under the new guidelines, male students are barred from wearing beards, dreadlocks, or voluminous and unkempt hair. Female students are prohibited from adopting extreme or indecent hairstyles that do not align with the institution’s standards.

The university also reaffirmed its dress code rules, banning body-hugging outfits, sleeveless blouses or dresses, sagging trousers, and trousers that are baggy, boot-cut, or excessively long. The use of scarves with corporate or official academic attire is also restricted during specified periods.

In addition, outfits such as bubu, dansiki, joggers, sportswear, and walk-out wear are not permitted on campus at designated times.

Management warned that possession of prohibited items or failure to comply with the regulations will result in disciplinary action. It stressed that excuses, appeals, or claims of ignorance will not be entertained.

“All students are expected to resume fully compliant with these regulations,”the statement said.