UPSA Again !!! – “Dress Code” Taskforce Member Drags Female Student For Alleged Indecent Dressing-VIDEO
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has sparked widespread debate after implementing a stringent dress code policy aimed at curbing what it describes as “indecent dressing” on campus.
Effective July 1, 2025, the new measures prohibit unkempt hair, shorts, anklets, nose rings, and other attire deemed inappropriate for lectures. The policy, announced in a June 30 memo from the Office of the Dean of Students, cites a recent surge in violations of the university’s long-standing dress guidelines, as outlined in the 2018 Undergraduate Students Handbook. A task force has since been deployed across campus to enforce compliance, leading to mixed reactions from students and the public.
Tensions flared on Wednesday when a video surfaced showing a female student allegedly being manhandled by a member of the enforcement team. While some speculated the incident was dress code-related, students clarified to “Graphic Online” that the altercation stemmed from a verbal exchange, not the student’s attire. The viral footage has intensified scrutiny of UPSA’s approach, with critics questioning whether the enforcement methods align with the institution’s educational ethos. Supporters of the policy, however, argue that maintaining a professional atmosphere is essential for academic focus and institutional reputation.
In its memo, UPSA emphasized that the dress code is not new but will now be strictly enforced. Prohibited items include revealing clothing, sleeveless tops, and casual footwear like slippers, with the task force authorized to deny entry to violators. “The university management is committed to upholding standards of decency and discipline,” the statement read, urging students to review the handbook for clarity. The move reflects broader tensions in Ghanaian academia, where institutions increasingly grapple with balancing cultural norms, personal expression, and institutional decorum.
As debates rage online, UPSA students face a adjusted reality, with some praising the policy’s emphasis on professionalism and others decrying it as outdated and punitive. The incident involving the task force has further fueled calls for clearer communication and less confrontational enforcement. With the policy now in full effect, all eyes are on UPSA to see whether its push for “sanity on campus” will achieve its goals or deepen divisions within the student body.
UPSA enforces 'decent' dress code on campus, unkempt hair, shorts, anklets, nose rings etc not permitted for lectures https://t.co/YIO4ZQM1xv pic.twitter.com/Vtt5lka650
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