• May not possess or consume alcoholic beverages in public areas including but not limited to hallways , lounges , stairwells , classrooms , restrooms or anywhere on university grounds including parking lots unless within the confines of a university sponsored event that has been approved by the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students ;
• May not provide alcoholic beverages to any person younger than 21 years of age ;
• Must dispose of empty alcohol containers in a responsible manner ;
• An individual student ’ s privilege to possess alcohol may be terminated or suspended at any time based upon violation of these policies , violation of law , misuse of alcohol , or other failure to prove responsible use . The University reserves the right to determine the responsible use of alcohol in all circumstances .
Not Permitted Regardless of Age
• Public intoxication as indicated by appearance or behavior such as slurred speech , unstable walk , unconsciousness , alcohol on breath , vomiting , disorderliness or offensive behavior resulting from alcohol use ;
• Alcohol brought onto campus by off-campus guests and commuters ;
• Alcohol use in university-owned or contracted vehicles ;
• Possession or consuming of alcoholic beverages in public areas including but not limited to hallways , lounges , stairwells , classrooms , restrooms or anywhere on university grounds including parking lots is prohibited unless within the confines of a university sponsored event that has been approved by the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students . ( Note that any door of a room containing alcohol that is left open is considered a public space ).
Residence Hall Policies Residents and guests acknowledge that they are part of a living and learning community and are therefore subject to all University and Residence Life policies . For the purpose of this policy , a guest is defined as anyone who does not reside within the legally aged student ’ s personal room . Consistent with safe hosting practices , the University has the expectation that students hosting others of legal drinking age will make available to guests non-alcoholic beverages and food items . Students who are of legal age and who wish to possess and consume alcoholic beverages within their room are required to meet the following conditions :
• Completion of a one-time educational program on safe and legal possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages ;
• Compliance with all policies listed for individuals 21 and older ;
• The total amount of alcohol in a student ’ s room , suite or apartment may not exceed the total amount permitted for each resident aged 21 or older . All alcohol must be stored in an enclosed area .
• The presence of alcohol within common areas of rooms , suites or apartments is prohibited unless all occupants are of legal drinking age . Common areas are defined as any space within a room , suite or apartment that is shared for occupants and guests who may not be of legal drinking age ;
• Students who are of legal drinking age and who share a suite or apartment with anyone under the legal drinking age , must consume alcohol within the privacy of their room and must store all alcohol within the confines of their private room .
• A gathering of students where alcohol is present and being consumed cannot consist of more than double the occupancy of that specific room , suite or apartment ( including the residents of that area ) and all guests present must possess State IDs specifying proof of age . No guest under 21 years of age is permitted at gatherings where alcohol is present .
• Social Hosting : o The residents in whose room , suite or apartment alcohol is being consumed are responsible for the behavior of their guests and may be held accountable for any policy violations . Guests will also be held accountable for their behavior and any policy violations . o It is the responsibility of the residents to verify the age of any person consuming an alcoholic beverage and ensure that minors do not consume and are not in the presence of alcohol . o Residents are responsible for ensuring that of-age guests do not leave the room , suite or apartment with an open container of alcohol and that guests do not become intoxicated and / or disorderly . o Students found responsible for violating hosting policies may be subject to disciplinary sanctions .
• A gathering of students may be terminated at any time if University officials determine the gathering a threat to the health and / or safety of the community , is a disruption to the community , or is in violation of any university policies .
Use of Alcohol at Special Events
Allowances are made for special events for those 21 or older who receive permission from the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students and who follow these guidelines :
• No event may include the sale of alcoholic beverages ;
• Individuals sponsoring an event must implement precautionary measures to ensure that alcoholic beverages are not accessible to or served to persons under the legal drinking age or to persons who appear intoxicated . Serving alcoholic
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