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What rules are there at 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.
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Does BYU have strict rules?

Obey the law and follow campus policies. Abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping, and substance abuse. Participate regularly in Church services (required only of Church members). Observe Brigham Young University's Dress and Grooming Standards.
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What can't you do 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.
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What are the rules to go to BYU?

General Requirements
  • Social Security Number. You must have a valid Social Security number. ...
  • Citizenship. You must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
  • Selective Service. Males must be registered with Selective Service.
  • High School. ...
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress.
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How strict is BYU dress code?

The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher education.
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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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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.
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Can you have a double piercing at BYU?

Excessive ear piercings (more than one per ear) and all other body piercings are not acceptable. Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas.
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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 not wear shorts at BYU?

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.
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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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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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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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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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Can you not have a beard at BYU?

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."
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Do students at BYU party?

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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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 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.
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Is caffeine banned at BYU?

Brigham Young University ended a six-decade ban Thursday on the sale of caffeinated soft drinks on campus, surprising students by posting a picture of a can of Coca-Cola on Twitter and just two words: “It's happening.”
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Can you not swear at BYU?

Respect others, including the avoidance of profane and vulgar language. Obey the law and follow campus policies, including the CES Dress and Grooming standards. Encourage others in their commitment to comply with the Honor Code and Dress and Grooming standards.
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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.
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Does BYU allow man buns?

It's a sad day for man-buns, and a sad day for the grooming freedom fighters of the world. Brigham Young University's Idaho campus has moved to ban man-buns on school grounds.
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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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Are skateboards allowed at BYU?

Skateboards and longboards are not permitted on the BYU-Idaho campus. Download the Sidewalk Safety Regulations document to learn more.
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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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