Can you have long hair at BYU?

Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors. Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed.

Can BYU football players have long hair?

Men's hair should be trimmed above the collar, leaving the ear uncovered. Earrings for men are unacceptable, and men are expected to be clean-shaven. Beards are therefore not acceptable, except for documented reasons that must be coordinated with BYU Athletics.

What can you not wear at BYU?

Unacceptable clothing includes shorts that do not extend to the knee, tight clothing, shirts without sleeves, or other revealing attire; words on clothing must not be offensive or suggestive; appropriate footwear should be worn at all times; footwear should be appropriate for the activity.

What are you not allowed to do if you go to BYU?

Abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping, marijuana, and other substance abuse. Participate regularly in Church services. Respect others, including the avoidance of profane and vulgar language. Obey the law and follow campus policies, including the CES Dress and Grooming standards.

Does BYU allow facial hair?

All male university employees are required to adhere to the Church educational System Honor Code and the BYU Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations which state that "Men should be clean shaven."

How many semesters can you take off BYU?

Can you have tattoos at BYU?

BYU policy permits students to have tattoos but counsels against getting them while studying at the university. Getting one while student does count as an Honor Code infraction. "It's extremely rare for a student to be suspended for dress and grooming violations," Jenkins said.

Can you wear ripped jeans at BYU?

Pants, slacks, overalls, or jeans without holes. No shorts, culottes, or capris. More than one piercing per ear or other body piercings for women Sleeveless, strapless, or revealing shirts or T-shirts Leggings and/or above-the-knee shorts Wrinkly, worn, or tattered pants.

Is there a curfew at BYU?

Opposite gender guests visiting in the residence of single student parents living in TVA housing are not permitted in bathroom and bedroom areas while visiting, nor are they ever permitted to spend the night. They must leave TVA by curfew times, which is 12 am, Saturday through Thursday, and 2 am on Friday night.

Do BYU students have a curfew?

Curfew And Quiet Hours

Students should be in their own apartments by midnight Saturday through Thursday nights and 1:00 a.m. on Friday nights.

How strict is BYU dress code?

Dress for men and women should: Be modest in fit and style. Dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment is a good guideline, whether or not one has been endowed. Accommodation may be made for athletic participation.

Does BYU allow nose piercings?

Earrings and other body piercing are unacceptable. Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas.

Can you wear skinny jeans at BYU?

"We don't have a policy against skinny jeans. One department on campus took our honor code and they interpreted it in their own way," he said. "University officials went to the Test Center, educated them, and the signs were taken down."

Can I have a man bun at BYU?

Students will no longer see man buns at BYU-Idaho, but men at BYU-Provo still may wear their hair high on their heads. Recent studies have also shown that the man bun may lead to baldness, which is bad news for all the women who love the man bun.

Do BYU students have to shave?

BYU enforces a strict honor code, especially when it comes to grooming standards. One of the most heavily contested of these rules involves men's facial hair. The honor code states: “Men are expected to be clean shaven; beards are not acceptable.”

Can BYU athletes have tattoos?

As far as I know, BYU policy permits tattoos, but advises against them.

Why doesn t BYU allow beards?

President Wilkinson disliked the "hippie" culture of the 1960s, and he thought beards represented this culture.

Does BYU have partying?

Party Scene

Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only. Good parties are few and far between.

Is Coke allowed at BYU?

At the urging of students, the Mormon-based college in Utah lifted its decades-long moratorium on caffeinated soft drinks Thursday morning, allowing campus restaurants, vending machines, stores and dining halls to offer the sweet buzz of caffeine-filled sodas.

What is the BYU swimsuit policy?

Swim attire must cover appropriate body parts and be worn correctly. Women's suits must cover the midriff. All swim attire must be specifically made for swimming pool usage.

Is caffeine banned at BYU?

BYU is a private university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose general membership has committed to not using alcohol, tobacco, coffee, or tea. Accordingly, no smoking or drinking of alcohol, coffee, or tea is permitted on the BYU campus, though other caffeinated beverages are allowed.

Does BYU have a dress code?

While the dress code now allows shorts and sandals, men are still required to be clean-shaven (neatly trimmed mustaches are allowed) and hair has to be “clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors.” Additionally, “overly, casual” or extreme clothing is not allowed.

What happens if you leave the church while at BYU?

The withdrawal of a student's ecclesiastical endorsement automatically results in the loss of good Honor Code standing. Students who are not in good Honor Code standing must discontinue enrollment. Also, they are not eligible for graduation, even if they have otherwise completed all necessary coursework.

Does BYU allow shorts?

Yes. For example, students on each campus will be allowed to wear shorts, provided those shorts are in keeping with the principles and expectations given.

Can I have a mustache at BYU?

Men should be clean shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed.

Can you wear sweats at BYU?

BYU dress and grooming standards are strictly enforced in the cafeteria; therefore, please remember to bring pants, sweats, or knee-length shorts to wear at mealtimes. Flip-flops, slippers, swimsuits, and tank tops are not permitted in the cafeteria.