By Emmanuel Bamfo 
A Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology student recently faced a shocking delay before her morning exam. Security personnel blocked her entry because her arms were exposed.
The guard claimed her dressing would distract male students inside the hall. She had to quickly borrow a stranger’s jacket just to sit for her paper.
University authorities enforce strict guidelines to maintain decency across all college lecture halls and examination centers. However, students often complain that enforcement targets female attire unfairly.
Many scholars argue that exam stress is already enough without clothing checks at the gates. Telling a young woman her shoulders distract men sounds like a joke from a movie.
Tertiary institutions must protect academic focus without infringing on student comfort during high-stakes exams. Clear communication about dress codes prevents unnecessary panic on test mornings.
Campus management needs better ways to handle compliance without humiliating scholars at exam hall entrances. After all, passing the test should matter more than sleeve lengths.