The management of Babcock University has released a revised dress and grooming policy, imposing tougher standards on students’ appearance across all campuses.
The new directive, contained in a statement signed by the Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, declares all hair passes invalid, describing them as unauthorised documents with no legal standing within the institution.
The university management said no student was permitted to grow or retain unapproved hairstyles under any form of exemption.
Babcock University management announced that the circulation or presentation of hair passes is now prohibited across all campuses, with the policy taking full effect from the start of the second semester in January.
Students were warned to immediately stop using any existing hair-pass documents, as violations will attract investigation and disciplinary measures.
Under the updated rules, male students are forbidden from wearing dreadlocks, beards, or keeping unkempt and excessively voluminous hair.
Female students, on the other hand, are restricted from extreme or indecent hairstyles deemed inconsistent with university standards.
The policy also extends to clothing, banning body-hugging dresses, sleeveless outfits, sagging trousers, as well as baggy, boot-cut and overlong trousers.
Babcock University management further prohibited the use of scarves with official academic or corporate attire at certain times.
Additionally, attire such as bubu, dansiki, joggers, sportswear and casual wear are not allowed during designated periods on campus.
Babcock University warned that students found with banned items will be disciplined, stressing that ignorance of the rules would not be accepted.
The university management emphasised that strict compliance was mandatory, adding that the institution would not entertain excuses or appeals once the regulations come into force.
