An unidentified student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has criticised school authorities for what the person described as an attempt to instil fear among students.

This comes after students were prevented from entering lecture halls on Wednesday, July 2, following a sudden and strict enforcement of the university’s dress code policy, a move that sparked strong reactions from those affected.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Accra-based Citi FM, the student voiced frustration over what the person saw as inconsistent enforcement and poor communication.

According to the student, the directive seemed selectively applied and ill-timed, leaving many students confused and inconvenienced.

“A message was sent to us, I think, a week ago about the dress code. But to be honest, enforcement only begins when the Level 100 students resume. I’ve witnessed this trend. Anytime we’re on campus, they start enforcing it just to put fear in us,” the student stated.

According to the student, UPSA’s policy designates Mondays for official wear, but they questioned why students were being compelled to dress formally on a Wednesday outside the school’s stated dress expectations.

“UPSA wears official attire on Monday. But this is a Wednesday, and you are pressuring us to wear any official wear, which is not right,” the student added.

The enforcement of UPSA’s dress code policy caused widespread disruptions across campus on Wednesday, with reports indicating that some students were turned away from lecture halls as early as 7 AM, including those scheduled to take tests.

Many students claimed they were unaware that the policy would be strictly enforced midweek, fueling frustrations and growing discontent.

In a separate incident that has drawn extensive concern, a female public relations student was allegedly manhandled by an individual believed to be a staff member.

The incident has intensified scrutiny over how the dress code is enforced and how it is applied.

VKB/AE

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