Babcock University has rolled out a more stringent dress and grooming code that prohibits male students from keeping dreadlocks or beards, cancels all previously issued hair-pass permits, and tightens regulations on student appearance across its campuses.
The directive, issued in a circular dated January 7, 2026 by Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, took effect immediately as the university resumed academic activities for the second semester.
The notice emphasized that any hair-pass previously granted is no longer valid and that reliance on such documents will not be accepted as an excuse for non-compliance, with disciplinary action to follow for violations.
Under the new rules, male students must keep their hair neatly trimmed, avoiding voluminous or unkempt styles, while dreadlocks and beards are strictly forbidden.
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Female students are also required to adhere to approved hairstyles, with extreme or indecent styles prohibited.
The updated code extends to clothing, prohibiting outfits considered inappropriate during academic hours, including revealing attire, sleeveless tops, sagging trousers, excessively baggy clothing, and other garments deemed unsuitable for a formal learning environment.
The university said the regulations aim to instill discipline, promote modesty, and foster a respectful campus culture.