SOME RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Punctuality and Regularity
Students must be punctual and regular at all lectures and other official programmes, which
they are expected to attend so that they can participate fully and effectively in such
activities.
Since attendance in lectures is compulsory, the University does not condone truancy. In
this regard, lecturers are expected to keep accurate attendance of students in every lecture.
Plagiarism
This is a serious academic offence and a form of violation of international copyright laws
to which Nigeria is a signatory. It is committed by taking and using someone else’s ideas,
words, arts, drawings, etc., without due acknowledgments as one’s own. Students who
write term papers, projects, theses, dissertations, etc., without due acknowledgment, must
ensure that they do not plagiarize other people’s works as this will incur serious sanctions,
including termination from the affected academic programme without prejudice to any
court charges that might be instituted against the offender.
Robbery and Stealing
Any student accused of robbery or stealing within or outside the University will be
suspended immediately from the institution, pending the outcome of investigation by
appropriate authorities which must be completed within three days. Upon conviction, the
affected student will be dismissed from the University. An accused that is completely
exonerated by a competent authority may be re-admitted but will have to make up for lost
Semesters or sessions.
Safety of Lives and Property
No student should bring to the University Campus or Halls of Residence, dangerous
weapons or items such as guns, ammunitions, axes, machetes, fireworks, daggers, sharp
objects, and poisonous substance, charms, etc., that could cause harm to himself or to other
members and property of the Institution. Violation of this rule could attract expulsion from
the University without prejudice to court charges that might be preferred against the
offenders.
Use of Cell Phones
While cell phones may be brought to the University, owners should switch them off before
entering lecture rooms, laboratories or the library. Violation of this rule could result in the
offender being asked to leave the lecture room, laboratory or the library and the cell phone
confiscated. Repeated violations could attract more severe sanctions, including expulsion.
Falsification of Documents
It is a serious offence to falsify records, receipts for payments, or other relevant documents;
this could attract serious penalties, including expulsion. Gaining admission with forged
documents attracts instant expulsion at anytime the offence is discovered.
Fraudulent Practices
Fraud in any form is a crime against society that cannot be condoned by the University
regardless of where it is committed. Any student found guilty of this crime will be expelled
from the University.
Sexual Harassment
Any student who is guilty of this offence shall face appropriate disciplinary action that
might include suspension from the University for a specified period. Any proven case of
rape shall attract expulsion from the University without prejudice to whatever penalty a
competent court of jurisdiction might impose on the culprit.
Fighting and Bullying
No matter what the circumstance may be, fighting is forbidden on campus as in any Hall
of Residence. The person who starts the fight runs the risk of being expelled from the
University. Besides, bullying, harassment, disrespect or threat by students towards one
another, are prohibited and offenders shall be severely sanctioned. Disrespect or threat
towards lecturers or other University personnel is equally forbidden with similar sanctions.
Criminal Offences
A proven incidence of the following offences shall be deemed criminal and shall lead to
summary dismissal from the Halls of Residence, and invariably from the University:
• Membership of any secret society or cult.
• Possession of firearms and/or live bullets, or any other dangerous weapons like daggers,
swords, axe, acid, etc.
• Possession of hard drug and/or trafficking in hard drugs
• Sexual assault—including rape or any other form of sexual immorality.
• Theft
• Burglary
• Fraud
• Forgery
• Murder
• Destruction of University property under any pretence.
• Any other offence that could be classified as criminal.
Channels of Communication for Students
Where it becomes necessary for any student or group of students to correspond with the University
administration on non-academic matters, it shall always be routed through the Director, Directorate
of Students’ Services and Support.
Students who are at any time in doubt of what to do or wishing to be properly informed about their
own welfare or the state of the University should first seek audience with the Director, Directorate
of Students’ Services and Support.
Change of Name
After registration, a student is not permitted to change his/her name. He/she will graduate with the
names with which he/she is registered upon admission into the University.
Boycott of Lectures
Under no circumstance should students or lecturers boycott lectures. Only the University Senate
can declare lecture-free days. Any student who flouts this rule automatically loses his/her
studentship without any formality whatsoever.
DRESS CODE
The University attaches great importance to modest and good dressing. Our students will be
encouraged to develop and imbibe a personal lasting philosophy of dressing and grooming in
conformity with the University values.
DRESS CODE FOR MALE STUDENTS
1. All male students should be appropriately dressed for University activities and occasions.
They must be corporately dressed during special occasions which include lectures,
matriculation, special ceremonies, founder’s day, convocation, public lectures, church
services and examinations. To be corporately dressed connotes a shirt and necktie, a pair
of trousers, with or without a jacket, and a pair of covered shoes. Every student dressing
in western attire must wear a neck tie to match. The tie knot must be pulled up to the top
button of the shirt.
2. At all times wearing of long-sleeved shirts, without buttoning the sleeves is not allowed.
a) Flying of shirts collars is prohibited.
b) Shirts must be properly tucked into the trousers.
3. Wearing of the following items (clothing and shoes, etc) is strictly prohibited:
a) Scarves, braided hair or earrings in the University.
b) Pulling down of one’s trousers to the hip line.
c) Piercing of any part of the body.
d) Tattooing on any part of the body.
e) Bangles, rings of any kind, hand and leg chains.
f) Face-caps except for sports and other related events.
4. Male students may wear African traditional attires on Fridays and weekends.
5. Traditional dresses may be worn with leather slippers or half shoes.
6. Students are to have well cut hair that is combed regularly. When they wear beard it must
be neat and well-kept.
7. Male students may wear jeans with covered shoes only. The jeans must be of one colour,
not frail at the edges, not torn at any part or patched.
8. Jeans, if worn, must be with proper shoes (not with canvas or sandals).
9. Male students may wear French suits.
10. All male students are expected to wear covered shoes to the University Chapel,
examinations and University assembly except when wearing traditional dresses.
11. Wearing of slippers and half shoes is not allowed within the University premises from 6:00
a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays.
12. Wearing of T-shirt is only allowed for sporting activities and on weekends when there are
no official University activities.
13. Dressing is not complete without the wearing and displaying of identity card.
14. No student should walk around the hostel without wearing a pair of trousers or shorts and
a normal shirt or T-shirt.
COMPLIANCE BY EXAMPLE IS THE COLLECTIVE
RESPONSIBILITY OF STAFF AND STUDENTS
DRESS CODE FOR FEMALE STUDENTS
1. All female students must be corporately dressed during special occasions, which include
lectures, public lectures, special ceremonies, matriculation, convocation and examination.
To be corporately dressed means a smart skirt suit, a dress shirt on a smart skirt or a smart
dress with a pair of covered shoes.
2. All dresses and skirts must be three (3) inches BELOW THE KNEES.
3. Wearing of the following items (clothing and shoes) is strictly prohibited:
• Sleeveless dresses or dresses with very tiny singlet – like straps (spaghetti strap)
without a jacket.
• Strapless blouses.
• Dropping shawls or scarves over sleeveless dresses or dresses with very tiny singlet-
like strap (spaghetti strap) in the lecture and examination halls and the University
environment.
• Over-clinging clothing, including body hugs, hip stand and any clothing made from
stretchy and elastic material.
• Revealing blouses, especially low-cut blouses, ordinary transparent dresses and blouses
that do not cover the navel.
• Shoes that make noise such as stiletto shoes in the lecture and examination halls and
the University environment.
• Trousers of any kind.
• Blouses that reveal parts of the underwear and the back while seated.
• Bangles, rings of any kind, hand and leg chains.
• The use of face-caps except for sports.
• Painting of any part of the body, wearing artificial nails and having long nails.
• Wearing of bullero tops on sleeveless, spaghetti, boob-tube, alter-neck and monostrap.
4. Slippers and half-shoes are confined to the halls except when wearing traditional dresses.
5. Pyjamas, night dress or gown is restricted to the same floor within the hostel.
6. Female students are advised to wear hairstyles that are neat and becoming of a decent and
joyful Redeemer’s University student. Coloured hair and coloured attachments are strictly
prohibited. Attachment when used should be moderate in length not exceeding the level
of the shoulders.
7. Earrings and necklaces may be used by female students provided they are not extravagant
types. Not more than one earring must be worn in each ear.
8. Female students may wear low sandals or covered corporate shoes.
9. Track suits, tennis shoes or sneakers should only be worn for sports activities.
10. Piercing of any part of the body, other than the ear (for earrings) is strictly prohibited.
11. Clothing and jewelry that do not conform to the prescribed dress code will be confiscated.
12. Skirts must be worn with slips underneath.
13. Female students may wear traditional African attires only on Fridays and weekends.
14. Traditional African dresses must be worn with leather slippers or half shoes
15. Wearing of T-shirt is only allowed for sporting activities and on weekends when there are
no official University activities.
16. Female students may wear jeans skirt or gown with cover shoes or sandals only. The jeans
must be of one colour, clean, not frail at the edges, not torn at any part and patched.
17. No students should move from one block to another or go to any office within the hostel
without being properly dressed.
18. Dressing is not complete without the wearing and displaying of identity card.
A. EXAMINATION RELATED OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
1. Impersonation Rustication for 2 Semesters
2. Assault on invigilators/ examination attendant
a. If a student physically attacks or assaults an invigilator.
b. If a student is involved in any unruly behaviour leading to Rustication for 2 Semesters & letter of
the disruption of an examination. apology to those concerned.
Rustication for 2 Semesters & letter of
apology to those concerned.
3. Coming to the examination hall with prepared answered Rustication for 2 semesters.
sheet/script
4. Smuggling question papers out of examination halls Rustication for 2 Semesters.
5. Being found in the examination hall with jotted notes, cribs Rustication for 2 semesters.
or chips on the body, under the locker or in the vicinity,
writing relevant materials on palms and other places has
committed an offence.
6. SOLICITING FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF FELLOW
Rustication for 2 semesters.
STUDENTS:
Any student caught soliciting information or assistance, e.g.
copying, exchange of answer sheets or question papers in the
examination hall has committed an offence.
7. DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE RELATED TO Rustication for 2 Semesters
EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT:
Any student who destroys evidence relating to an
examination misconduct has committed an examination
offence.
8. SPYING IN THE EXAMINATION HALL: Letter of Warning for First Offender.
Any student caught spying the work of another student, or Persistent Offender: More serious
cheating on some other student’s paper has committed an punishment to be determined by the
offence. Disciplinary Committee.
9. FAILURE TO APPEAR BEFORE EXAMINATION
MISCONDUCT PANEL:
A student who fails to appear before duly constituted
Examination Misconduct and Irregularities Committee is
subject to disciplinary measure. Expulsion.
10. INFLUENCING INVIGILATORS/EXAMINATION
OFFICIALS
If a student is found attempting to gain favour by influencing
an invigilator or examination officials through oral, written
or other means, the students involved have committed an
offence.
If backed up with evidence, the student
should be sanctioned by the Disciplinary
Committee.
11. CONSULTING RECOMMENDED BOOKS OR
LECTURE NOTES:
Any student caught consulting any books or lecture notes
during examinations, except otherwise directed by the
Examiner, has committed an offence.
Rustication for 2 Semesters.
12. UNAUTHORIZED CHANGING OF SITTING
POSITION:
If a student fails to consult the invigilator before changing
his/her sitting position, such a student has committed an
offence. Letter of Warning.
13. REFUSAL TO COMPLETE EXAMINATION
MISCONDUCT FORMS
Any student who refuses to complete Examination Rustication for a minimum of 1
Misconduct Form has committed an offence. Semester.
14. STEALING QUESTION PAPERS, MARKING
SCHEME AND OTHER EXAMINATION
MATERIALS:
Stealing of question papers, marking scheme and other
examination materials from a University official is a serious
offence. Expulsion.
15. RE-SUBMISSION OF USED MATERIALS:
Any student who re-submits a test paper, an essay, a report
or an assessment for a course after such had already been Letter of Warning and award of zero for
graded or is being graded has committed an offence. that Assessment.
16. COMING LATE INTO THE EXAMINATION HALL: Without genuine reason, the student is
If a student comes thirty minutes late after the not allowed into the examination hall,
commencement of an examination, he or she has committed and scored zero in that academic
an offence. exercise;
If student has genuine reason, he/she is
allowed to retake the exam at the next
available opportunity without penalty.
17. AIDING AND ABETTING OTHERS: Any student caught
aiding and abetting other students to copy from unauthorized
material while examination is in progress has committed an Rustication for 2 Semesters.
offence.
18. INVOLVEMENT IN ANY FORM OF ACTIVITY
THAT IS RELATED TO EXAMINATION LEAKAGE
IS AN OFFENCE: Expulsion.
DISOBEYING ANY LAWFUL EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Any student found disobeying any lawful examination
19. instructions from examination officials while the
examination is in progress, such as failure to stop writing or
writing before the examination starts has committed an
offence. Letter of warning.
20. A student who had been issued a letter of warning for one Rustication for 1 Semester + the penalty
semester or session on account of examination misconduct(s) for the offence.
and is subsequently found guilty of any other offence under
examination.
21. FALSE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Submitting false medical or other certificate(s) or obtaining
such certificate(s) under false pretence for examination Rustication for 1 Semester.
purposes is an offence.
22. Sitting for an examination for which a candidate is not The result of the student in the course
qualified, such as not meeting the percentage attendance at shall be cancelled.
lecture/practical.
23. Leaving the Examination Hall without the Permission of The student shall be scored zero in the
the Invigilator examination.
24. Failure by a candidate to submit his/her answers script after
taking part in an examination.
Rustication for 2 Semesters.
25. Any behaviour in the laboratory or workshop during Disciplinary measure as recommended
examinations, in a manner violating safety regulations or by the appropriate Committee.
constituting threat to the safety of others in the laboratory or
workshop.
26. Other types of examination misconducts/offences not Disciplinary measure as recommended
specifically listed above but related. by the appropriate Committee.
B. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Students’ related Offences 3rd Review
(Senate Committee)
Recommended Sanctions
27. Punctuality and Regularity
Lecturers are to keep accurate attendance
of students at lectures.
28. Plagiarism The staff and students should be educated
on plagiarism.
The Students’ project work should be
subject to the University minimum
benchmark and Lecturers should ensure
that students’ long essay meet such
benchmark.
29. Robbery and stealing Suspend within 3 days (i.e. before
determination of case), and if found
guilty expulsion; if not guilty re-absorb
back to school to make-up for lost period.
30. Threat to Safety of lives and property Expulsion if found guilty.
31. Use of Cell Phones First offender is to be sent out of the
lecture class or the school event;
Repeated Offender to be rusticated for 1
Semester.
32. Falsification of Documents: Falsification could attract rustication for
a specific period or expulsion;
It is a serious offence to falsify records, receipts for
payments, or other relevant documents; or
Gaining admission with forged documents If admission documents are forged, this
attracts instant expulsion at any time the
offence is discovered, with no option for
re-admission.
33. Fraudulent Practices:
Fraud in any form is a crime against society that cannot be Expulsion, if found guilty.
condoned by the University regardless of where it is
committed.
34. Sexual Harassment: Any student who is guilty of this offence
shall face appropriate disciplinary action
in line with the provision of Redeemer’s
University Policy on Sexual Harassment
(Section 3.3).
35.
Fighting and Bullying:
No matter what the circumstance may be, fighting is Expulsion, if found guilty.
forbidden on the campus as in any Hall of Residence. The
person who starts the fight runs the risk of being expelled
from the University. Besides, bullying, harassment,
disrespect or threat by students towards one another, are
prohibited and offenders shall be severely sanctioned.
Disrespect or threat towards lecturers or other University
personnel is equally forbidden with similar sanctions.
C. SUMMARY OF OTHER OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS
36. Serious Misconduct: Expulsion;
Cultism, possession of firearms, theft, burglary, fraud, *Any student convicted by a Court
forgery, murder, destruction of university property, other cannot be re-admitted to the University.
criminal offences, and being convicted by a court.
Students’ Related Offences Approved Sanctions
37. OFFENCES
Making a noise in the Library and Lecture Room
Reprimand.
38. Eating in the Library Reprimand.
39. Eating in the Lecture Room Reprimand.
40. Lateness to morning devotion Reprimand.
41. Absence at morning devotion Reprimand.
42. Lateness to midweek service Reprimand.
43. Absence at the midweek service Reprimand.
44. Lateness to Sunday Service Reprimand.
45. Absence at Sunday Service and other important University From Reprimand to Rustication for 1
Programmes Semester.
46. Littering the University premises Reprimand.
47. Class Tardiness Reprimand.
48.
Violation of Dress Code Reprimand.
49. Using profane language Reprimand.
50. Posting of Posters/Articles without permission Reprimand.
51. Non-display of identity card on campus Reprimand.
52. Wearing of necklace by male students Reprimand & Confiscation of the item.
53. Violation of the decent use of bathroom and toilet Reprimand.
54. Dirtiness and filthiness of rooms and surroundings Reprimand.
55. Painting of any part of the body, artificial nails and having Reprimand & Confiscation of items
long nails used.
56. Being found outside the hostel after hostel gate has been Reprimand.
locked
57. Non submission of key while leaving on vacation Reprimand & Surcharge for replacement.
58. Non submission of key when leaving the hostel Reprimand.
59. Cooking in the Hall of Residence with electric kettle or any Reprimand & Confiscation of used items.
other cooking appliances
60. Raising too high the volume of sound system Reprimand & Confiscation of items if
repeated.
61. Possession of unauthorized property in the hostel Reprimand & Forfeiture of property.
62. Failure to switch off all electrical appliances before leaving Reprimand & Surcharge if it resorted to
the room damage of University property.
63. Putting on handset during lectures, worship, formal Reprimand in the first instance &
gathering and in the Library confiscation if it persists.
64. Leaving Campus without permission Rustication for 1 Semester.
65. Overstaying Exeat Withdrawal of right for further Exeat in
the Semester.
66. Driving on campus during academic session Impounding the vehicle & a warning
letter.
67.
Hosting/Entertaining visitors in the room without permission Reprimand to Rustication for 1 Semester.
68. Sleeping off Campus without permission Rustication for 1 Semester.
69. Being found sitting, standing or walking with the opposite Reprimand to Rustication for 1 Semester.
sex in an undignified/compromising manner
70. Other sexual misconduct except sexual harassment Reprimand to Rustication for 1 Semester.
71. Passing items across hostel barrier Reprimand.
72.
Being found by the hostel barrier at odd time Reprimand.
73. Disruption of teaching or any official gathering Expulsion.
74. Defacing University property and refusal to remove posted Reprimand & Surcharge.
advertisement 48 hours from the time of an event.
75. Consumption or being in possession of non-prescribed & Confiscation and Reprimand.
non-addictive drugs (certified/evidenced by the Head of the
University Health)
76. Destruction of the University property Reprimand & Repair/Replacement.
77. Tearing off page(s) of books in the Library Reprimand & Replacement or rustication
for 1 Semester.
78. Vandalizing lecture room property Reprimand & Repair/Replacement or
rustication for 1 Semester.
79. Offering of money, or other enticements in exchange for Rustication for 2 Semesters.
higher grades
80. Action(s)/Conduct that tarnish(es) the image of the Rustication for 2 Semesters to outright
University within and outside the University Expulsion depending on the gravity of
the misconduct.
81. a. Discovery of pregnancy without valid marriage documents a. Leave of absence for 2 Semesters for
the pregnant student.
b. Abortion – Expulsion.
b. Abortion
c. Male involved – Rustication for 2
c. Male involved in a or b above Semesters.
82.
Disrespect to constituted authority Reprimand to Rustication for 1 Semester.
83. Destruction of University or Staff property Rustication for 2 Semesters plus
Surcharge.
84. Changing locks and duplicating room keys Reprimand to Rustication for 1 Semester.
85. Entering the room of the opposite sex Rustication for 2 Semesters.
86. Pilfering Reprimand & Restitution
87. Stealing Expulsion.
88. Membership of an outlawed organization such as Secret Expulsion.
Cults
89. Possession of dangerous weapons such as gun, cutlass, etc. Expulsion.
90. Being in possession of / Consumption of Hard Drugs Expulsion.
91. Being in possession of / Consumption of Alcoholic Drink Rustication for 1 Semester.
92. Being in possession of / Smoking of Cigarette Rustication for 1 Semester.
93. Fighting Expulsion.
94. Use of threat of violence on anybody Reprimand to rustication for 1 Semester.
95. Falsification of documents/Forgery Expulsion.
96. Non-disclosure of previous matriculation Reprimand to forfeiture of one of the
studentships.
97. Sexual Harassment Sanctions as prescribed by the University
Policy on Sexual Harassment.
98. Jumping the fence or gate. Rustication for 1 Semester.
99. Wearing of trousers by female students except on approval Rustication for 1 Semester.
100. Tattooing on any part of the body after becoming a student Reprimand to 1 Semester Rustication.
101. Watching or being in possession of pornographic material of Reprimand to Rustication for 1 Semester.
any kind.
102. Unauthorized Gathering Written Reprimand.
103.
Organizing and participating in student Rustication for 2 Semesters to outright
unrest/demonstration. expulsion.
104. Fraudulent practice of any kind Expulsion.
105. Any act of indiscipline attracting another letter of warning to Expulsion.
an already existing letter of warning.
Notwithstanding the provisions in this Handbook, nothing shall prevent the University authority
from taking any disciplinary action(s) that it may deem fit or appropriate against any erring or
offending student on any matter.