Babcock University has introduced stricter grooming and dress code regulations for students, ahead of its upcoming examinations, warning that violations will attract disciplinary action.

In a statement signed by Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, the university announced the immediate nullification of all “hair-pass” tags, describing them as illegal and ineffective for justifying unapproved hairstyles on campus. Students in possession of such documents were directed to discontinue their use, with enforcement beginning at the start of the second semester in January.

Under the revised rules:

• Male students are prohibited from sporting beards, dreadlocks, or voluminous/unkempt hair.
• Female students are barred from extreme, indecent, or inconsistent hairstyles.
• Body-hugging clothing, sleeveless tops or dresses, sagging or baggy trousers, over-length trousers, boot-cut pants, and similar attire are banned.
• Scarves tied to academic or official wear, as well as outfits such as bubu, dansiki, joggers, sportswear, or walk-out wear, are restricted during specified periods.

The university emphasized that students found violating the rules or using prohibited items would face investigation and sanctions.

“Students currently in possession of any form of hair-pass or exemption are directed to disregard and discontinue its use immediately,” the statement read.

“The university will not entertain excuses, appeals, or claims of ignorance. All students are expected to resume fully compliant with these regulations,” it added.