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Is BYU strict about the dress code?

The Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations emphasize standards representative of Jesus Christ and CES and encourage modesty, cleanliness, neatness, and restraint. Students across CES campuses are expected to dress in ways that align with the dress and grooming principles. Yes.
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Can girls wear pants at BYU?

Clothing—avoid being sloppy or inappropriately casual; no baggy/saggy pants; pants must be worn at the waist; no underwear should be visible.
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What is not allowed at BYU?

Abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping, marijuana, and other substance abuse.
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Does BYU allow tank tops?

Athletic shorts and performance attire are acceptable only in the athletic and housing areas. Shorts worn in other areas on campus must be knee-length. Please--no sleeveless shirts or tank tops. Dress standards are strictly enforced in the cafeterias and on the main campus.
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Can girls wear shorts at BYU Idaho?

Although the Church Educational System Honor Code was already consistent across all of the church-owned campuses, the new update indicates dress and grooming standards are also now unified across campuses — meaning shorts are allowed on all campuses, even at BYU-Idaho.
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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.
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Does BYU allow colored hair?

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.
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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.
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Can you wear flip flops at BYU?

The BYU-Idaho dress and grooming standards prohibit students and faculty from wearing overalls, flip-flops, hats, shorts and capris on campus.
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Does BYU allow Coke on campus?

Brigham Young University has ended a decades-long policy barring caffeinated soft drinks from its campus. To those unfamiliar with the practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that may not seem like a big deal.
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Does BYU have a curfew?

BYU's curfew is part of the BYU Honor Code and commits students to leave apartments of members of the opposite gender at midnight and 1:30 a.m. on Friday nights. In a survey of 250 BYU students, only 50 percent said they consistently keep curfew.
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Can you have tattoos and go to 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.
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Can I go to BYU if I'm not Mormon?

No, not a problem! We are anxious to give anyone who is interested an opportunity to participate in this program, and you do not have to be a church member. That being said, because BYU is a church-run university you do have to agree to abide by the church standards as expressed in the “Honor Code”.
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Can you date in BYU?

Many BYU students have as many dates in one month as the senior women in the national study had in nearly four years. Dating practices at BYU today are not drastically different from those of previous generations. Men do most of the inviting (see Table 7).
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Can boys have long hair at BYU?

As stated in the Dress and Grooming Expectations, hair should be “neat, modest and avoid extremes.” The intent of this standard for men is that hair should be cut short and neatly trimmed.
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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.”
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Does BYU allow nose piercings?

Earrings and other body piercing are unacceptable. Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas.
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Do students at BYU drink?

Brigham Young University's Honor Code, which all BYU students agree to as a condition of studying at BYU, prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, etc.
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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."
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Does BYU drug test students?

PROCEDURE—The background check, drug screen, or fingerprinting will be initiated by the student if required as part of the process for being admitted or for obtaining a desired internship or clinical experience. Please allow six to eight weeks to complete the process.
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Can you wear leggings at BYU I?

The dress code at BYU requires clothing that is modest, clean, and neat in appearance. Leggings are considered appropriate as long as they are worn with a top or dress that covers the hips and bottom. However, it's important to note that BYU does have guidelines regarding clothing that is too tight or revealing.
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Why can Mormons drink caffeinated soda?

Despite what many snippy outsiders and nitpicking insiders think. There is no general church proscription against faithful members consuming caffeinated sodas. Yes, the Word of Wisdom forbids “hot drinks.” Yes, church leaders have stated that means swearing off coffee or tea.
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Did BYU change LGBTQ policy?

Current policies

BYU continues to ban same-sex romantic behavior such as dating, holding hands, and kissing as of August 2023.
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Can boys wear shorts at BYUI?

Modest length shorts may be worn at specified outdoor activities and recreational events but are otherwise not acceptable campus attire. Modest casual attire may be worn at specified indoor activity or recreational events. Concert and Drama Attire: The minimum standard for men will be shirt and tie.
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Why can't i have a beard at BYU?

President Wilkinson disliked the "hippie" culture of the 1960s, and he thought beards represented this culture. Students with beards were not allowed to register at BYU for the 1969 fall semester.
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