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UPSA Enforces Stricter Dress Code to Uphold Professionalism

3rd July 2025

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The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has announced strict enforcement of its dress code policy starting July 1, 2025, to curb indecent dressing among students. Learn what is allowed and what’s not on campus.

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), is reinforcing its identity of “Scholarship with Professionalism” by strictly enforcing its long-standing dress code policy. This move follows growing concerns over indecent dressing trends among students, especially during lectures.

Policy Enforcement Begins July 1

In a memo issued by the Office of the Dean of Students, UPSA has reminded all students that the dress code outlined in the 2018 Undergraduate Students’ Handbook remains valid and will be strictly enforced from July 1, 2025.

To ensure compliance, a dedicated task force will be deployed at strategic points on campus, including lecture hall entrances. Students who fail to meet the expected standards will be denied entry into lecture rooms.

“Management is committed to upholding UPSA’s identity of ‘Scholarship with Professionalism.’ As such, students are advised to dress in a manner that reflects the values and image of the institution,” the statement emphasized.

What’s Not Allowed?

The following items have been listed as strictly prohibited on campus:

Unkempt hair
Shorts
Bathroom slippers
Tracksuits
Anklets
Nose rings

Students are advised to dress neatly and professionally, in line with UPSA’s image as a premier institution for business and professional education.

Background and Institutional Image

UPSA’s renewed commitment comes amid national conversations about discipline and values in higher education. The university prides itself on producing not just academically competent graduates, but professionals with strong ethical and aesthetic standards.

This policy aligns with broader trends in institutions like University of Ghana and KNUST, where codes of conduct—including dress codes—are increasingly being tied to institutional branding and public perception.