Covenant University has once again confirmed its campus policies for the 2025 academic year, drawing renewed attention from its community.
The private Christian university maintains its long-standing rule that students are not allowed to use mobile phones or any SIM-enabled devices on campus.
Instead, students may use laptops, iPads, tablets, and cameras, as long as these devices do not have SIM card connectivity.
According to the university, the policy is meant to “reduce distractions and promote a more disciplined academic environment.”
In a similar vein, the university re-emphasized that cooking is prohibited within student residence halls. The administration stated that “students are not allowed to prepare their own meals anywhere on campus,” and all meals must be purchased from the school’s cafeterias, which offer a variety of food choices. Officials explained that this rule is intended to “ensure food safety, minimize fire risks, and maintain hygiene standards across hostels.”
The university’s reminder has sparked an ongoing debate among parents and students. While Covenant officials insist the policies are designed to instill discipline and focus, critics argue that the rules place unnecessary restrictions on young adults as they navigate university life.
Over the years, the institution has become known for enforcing strict codes of conduct, which its management defends as crucial to its academic and spiritual mission. However, for some students, the ban on personal phones and the inability to cook in their hostels remain a point of contention, especially in an era where digital connectivity and independence are increasingly important.
With these policies reaffirmed for 2025, Covenant University has made it clear that it has no plans to relax its rules. The debate continues as to whether these measures represent genuine discipline or an outdated form of control in today’s modern learning environment.
