The University recognizes that students will want to gather in social settings and may complement the gathering with alcoholic beverages. All gatherings that have alcohol present must follow all state, federal, and local laws for alcohol use and the use of alcohol should not be the focal point of the gathering.

Students intending to host gatherings with more than 10 guests and/or visitors from outside of their residence present must abide by the following policies to ensure that the event is hosted responsibly and with minimal risk. Hosts must register their event and consult the Student Involvement Office to develop a plan and prepare responsibly as hosts.

Events and gatherings with alcohol must be accompanied by food and non-alcoholic beverage options. The hosts must provide the Student Involvement Office with confirmation (ie: receipts, purchase orders, etc.) of the food order and/or purchase. Food offered must be substantial and sufficient to accommodate the number of attendees at the event to promote the safe consumption of alcohol.

All alcohol at events hosted on-campus must be 6% ABV or below. It is the responsibility of the hosts to monitor that the alcohol being consumed and/or brought into their space adheres to this limit. Students interested in having alcohol above 6% ABV may request an exception through the Office of Student Integrity and Community Standards as long as the alcohol will be served by a vendor with a liquor license.

Students are permitted to host “bring your own beverage” (“BYOB”) for small gatherings.  Residents of the space are responsible for ensuring that alcohol is consumed only by guests and/or visitors of legal drinking age. Alcohol may only be a “6-pack” or less. Beverages that do not meet these requirements are not permitted.