DRESS CODE
Eden University is an International Christian University which aspires to guide the behaviour of
its students and members of staff as a university community. Students and members of staff who
choose to be part of Eden University must accept the responsibility of participating in the effort
to achieve the University’s mission, vision, and core-values. As members of the University
community, students and members of staff are expected to always conduct themselves in an
appropriate and civil manner whether on or off-campus.
The University considers appearance and attitude as cardinal aspects of the decorum of its
students and members of staff. Thus, a mature attitude should be demonstrated in the manner of
dress and appearance of both students and members of staff. Eden University considers
appropriate dressing as part of professional training and career preparation for its students.
Indecent dressing may be defined as an attitude of someone male or female who dresses to show
off parts of the body such as breasts, buttocks, under wear and other parts of the body that
ordinarily need to be covered. With modesty and propriety in mind, the general guideline for
both staff and students of all identities and nationalities is simply that: “you can wear anything
as long as it fits, covers the torso, and does not disrupt the learning environment.” Thus,
extremes should be avoided, and dress should be characterized by neatness, cleanliness, and
modesty, regardless of cultural influences in style.
The following, though not exhaustive, would be considered as inappropriate dress and/or
appearance:
1. Clothing with derogatory, offensive and/or lewd or vulgar messages either in words or in
pictures.
2. Political regalia
3. Men’s undershirts (i.e., vests, singlets).
4. Clothing that exposes or shows underwear/undergarment or skin. This includes but is
not limited to sagging and ripped jeans.
5. Shirts or blouses that reveal undergarment or breast cleavage, midriff length tops that
expose the waist, min-skirts exposing thighs, shorts, tank tops or halter tops,
suggestive, excessively tight or revealing clothing and any such inappropriate attire.
6. Clothing, which is made of any see-through material, fishnet, or very loosely woven
fabric, unless other clothing is worn underneath.
7. Clothing, which is made of spandex or similar body-hugging fabric or material or
leggings that are worn without a tunic-style blouse.
8. Dyeing of hair by both genders. However, decently dyeing or braiding of hair in subtle
tones maybe permitted for female members of the Eden University staff provided they
maintain a professional appearance and avoid excessively bright or unconventional
colours such as neon pink, vibrant blue, yellow and the like. Examples of subtle tones
could be brown, plum, and similar muted shades.
9. Wearing clothes which preserve the unique separate identities of masculine and feminine
roles on all occasions is encouraged. Decent formal slacks maybe an acceptable attire
for both male and female members of Eden University provided they are worn in
conjunction with appropriate tops that adhere to the guidelines outlined above.
10. Members of Eden University, i.e., both Staff members and Students, are expected to
dress formally while on campus. Impropriate dressing will attract penalties as enshrined
in the University code of conduct.
PENALTIES
The first offense will attract a written warning.
Second offence suspension
This Dress Code shall be reviewed for possible amendment as often as shall be deemed
appropriate, but at least every two years.
