College tattoo policies do not allow for this freedom because tattoos are often associated with gang-related activity or violence, or they can be seen as a distraction in the classroom setting.

The ban of tattoos on campus is a hot topic with many college students now. Some feel it is an infringement of their rights, while others see them as an appropriate way to maintain safety on campus.

The idea of banning tattoos in colleges has been met with mixed reviews from faculty and students alike. Some faculty members see these bans as necessary to create an academic environment, while others see them as taking away individuality from campus life.

Arguments For and Against the Banning of College Tattoos

Some people are for the banning of college tattoos because it is seen as an expression of rebellion. For some colleges; you can’t drink, have pre-marital sex, having tattoos. Some colleges that are religiously funded may be the kind that wouldn’t accept you if you have tattoos.

The only thing that might give admission officers concern about tattoos is if they’re gang tattoos. They may not want “problems” that gangs or gang affiliations would bring to campus.

The truth is that visible tattoos will affect your future jobs because employers are looking for a certain profile of employees, so if their ideal employee doesn’t fit the profile of a person with tattoos. They will deem you as “Unfit,” and after the interview, they won’t contact you again, and you will never know why. So yes, unfortunately, there is a stigma still out there about tattoos being associated with criminals. 

The other side argues that it is up to the individual whether they want to display their tattoos or not. They argue that this ban will restrict their freedom of expression. For most colleges, Admission officers don’t care whether you have tattoos or not. A lot of people have tattoos nowadays. They care about your GPA, your grades, test scores, etc.