consumption or provision of alcoholic beverages to or by any person under the age of 21.

Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on-campus by individuals 21 years of age or

older is prohibited in any public area (any area except the private room of students living in the

residence halls or university apartments) on-campus, unless approved by the Dean of Students.

Students must properly dispose of all alcohol present when asked by a university official.

Residence Halls

In rooms or apartments where all residents are under the age of 21:

• Alcohol is not permitted.

• Students under the age of 21 may not be in the presence of alcohol.

• Collections of containers that contain or previously contained alcohol are prohibited.

  In rooms or apartments where at least one roommate is 21 or older:

• Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed by residents and their guests who are 21 years

  of age or older, in the privacy of their room or apartment with the door closed and in an

  atmosphere which does not foster excessive consumption or create significant noise or

  other disturbances.

• Alcohol may not be consumed in the presence of minors, with the exception of an underage

  roommate.

• Students under the age of 21 may not be in the presence of alcohol, with the exception of

  underage roommates.

• Collections of containers that contain or previously contained alcohol are prohibited.

• Excessive amounts of alcohol (as determined by university staff) are expressly prohibited.

  This includes, but is not limited to, kegs of beer.

On-Campus Student-Sponsored Events

• Undergraduate student organizations may not sponsor events where alcohol is present.

• Groups eligible to apply to host events at which alcoholic beverages will be served are

  limited to registered student organizations whose membership is restricted to graduate or

  professional students.

• Graduate or professional student organizations interested in hosting an event where alcohol

  will be served must obtain a set of event guidelines from the Office of the Dean of Students.

Category A Violations:

a. Collections of containers that contain or previously contained alcohol by any student

b. Consumption of alcohol in the presence of minors in the residence halls, with the exception

of underage roommates

c. In the presence of alcohol by any person under the age of 21, with the exception of underage

  roommates

d. Possession or consumption of alcohol by any person under the age of 21

e. Transportation or consumption of alcohol in open container(s) in public areas

f. Under the influence of alcohol while at a university event

Category B Violations:

a. Sale of alcohol to anyone, regardless of age

b. Distribution of alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age

c. Possession of excessive amounts of alcohol as determined by other university staff

d. Unauthorized provision of alcohol at student-sponsored events

e. Failure to comply with the polices for serving alcohol at student-sponsored events

Category C Violation:

a. Hospitalization due to excessive consumption of alcohol*

Category A

FIRST OFFESNSE
$75 fine, 10 disciplinary service hours and an educational experience

THIRD OFFENSE
$150 fine, 40 disciplinary service hours, residence hall suspension and university probation

Category B

FIRST OFFENSE
$200 fine, 20 disciplinary service hours, an educational experience and residence hall probation

SECOND OFFENSE
$300 fine, 40 disciplinary service hours, residence hall suspension and university probation

THIRD OFFENSE
Suspension from the university

Category C

Category C violations will be handled on an individual basis at the discretion of

the Chief Student Conduct Administrator