Many students will consider a college based on the education that is provided. Often overlooked in the college selection process are the campus policies. Some colleges are straight forward with student expectations, while others are not as overt. While students see college as a time for independence, some college policies may feel restrictive. This article will outline some interesting policies for students.
Morehouse College’s Dress Code Policy
In October 2009 Morehouse administrators rolled out a new dress code policy. The all-male Historically Black College and University (HBCU) requires the students to dress to impress. Attire no longer acceptable on campus directly affects current trends and fashion of today’s young adults. Some examples of inappropriate attire include baggy pants that expose undergarments, women clothing, grillz, do-rags, or caps.
Concordia College’s Beanie Policy
This small, liberal arts, Minnesota, college supports tradition. Started in 1922 the school presents every new student a beanie. From the onset of arriving on campus to Homecoming, new students wear the beanie throughout this time. Students who choose not to wear the beanie are opposing tradition; thus, opposing the school.
The school has limited the tradition/policy a bit in recent years. Students no longer need to wear the beanies off campus. This practice started due to the Moorhead Dragons, a local state college. Freshmen football players at Moorhead are required to capture a certain number of beanies, so essentially the every fall is beanie hunting season. One year a Concordia student was hit by a car driven by Moorhead students just to obtain a beanie.
Flagler College’s Residential Policy
Flagler provides students a value-based education. Additionally, the college provides students a values-based lifestyle. Students who attend Flagler College must abide by some very strict residential policies. First, students are not permitted to have refrigerators or microwaves in their dorm room. Excessive noise will also not be permitted in the dorms. Equipment contributing to excessive noise, like stereos and televisions, may be removed by the resident assistants.
Probably the most discussed resident policy at Flagler is the inter-visitation policy. Students of the opposite gender are never permitted in the other gender’s dorm/room. This also includes all areas of the dorm hall.
Moreover, students can use the campus visit to investigate college policies. Visitors can ask random current students about campus policies, or even what they like most and least about the school. Most current students will be honest and give visitors more information than the college’s informational brochure.
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