According to the statement, the use, circulation, or recognition of hair-pass tags in any form has been outlawed with immediate effect.
The management of Babcock University has announced new grooming and dress code regulations for students, ahead of the school’s forthcoming examinations, warning that violators will face disciplinary action.
In a statement signed by the Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, the university said it has nullified all so-called “hair passes,” describing them as illegal documents that do not grant students any legitimate right to maintain unapproved hairstyles on campus.
According to the statement, the use, circulation, or recognition of hair-pass tags in any form has been outlawed with immediate effect.
The university management directed students currently in possession of such documents to discontinue their use, as presenting or relying on them would attract investigation and possible sanctions.
The University said the new regulations will take effect at the beginning of its second semester in January and will be strictly enforced across all its campuses.
Under the revised guidelines, the institution prohibited male students from wearing voluminous or unkempt hair, beards, and dreadlocks, while female students are barred from extreme, indecent, or inconsistent hairstyles.
The university also restated restrictions on dressing, noting that body-hugging clothes, sleeveless blouses or dresses, sagging trousers, as well as baggy, boot-cut, or over-length trousers are not permitted.
In addition, tying scarves to corporate or official academic wear is prohibited at certain times.
The university further said that outfits such as bubu, dansiki, joggers, sportswear, or walk-out wear are not allowed on campus during stipulated periods.
The university management warned that any student found in possession of prohibited items or in violation of the regulations would be disciplined.
“Students currently in possession of any form of hair-pass or exemption are directed to disregard and discontinue its use immediately,” the statement read.
“Any student found presenting, using, or relying on such a document shall be investigated for the violation of University regulations and, if found liable, shall face the inevitable consequence accordingly.”
The institution warned, “The university will not entertain excuses, appeals, or claims of ignorance. All students are expected to resume fully compliant with these regulations.”