Use of Alcoholic Beverages at Student Sponsored Events

Policy

• Alcoholic beverages are viewed as a refreshment that can be utilized for student social and cultural activities. Consumption of these beverages should never be the primary focus of any student activity. Proper use of
  alcohol depends on students’ mature attitudes and the utilization of responsible safeguards.
• New York State Liquor Regulations must be complied with when alcoholic beverages are served and consumed.
• The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited except at campus events as authorized by the Office of Student Life or the Law School’s Assistant Dean for Students.
• Intoxication and/or disorderly conduct resulting from the misuse of alcoholic beverages are serious violations of University regulations.
• Possession of alcoholic beverages in areas other than those specified or approved by the University is not permitted.
• Persons of legal drinking age are not permitted to purchase, distribute, sell and/or procure alcoholic beverages for persons less than 21 years of age, for persons who are visibly intoxicated, and for known habitual drunkards.
• Persons presenting false identification and/or proof of age shall be subject to disciplinary action. The University reserves the right to confiscate false identifications.
• No alcoholic beverages other than those authorized by and purchased through the University will be permitted when alcoholic beverages are being served.
• Pledging activities of any kind are not permitted when alcoholic beverages are being served.
• Drinking games of any kind are not permitted in any area or at any function.
• Only authorized persons shall purchase, distribute, sell, and/or procure alcoholic beverages.
• No person under the age of 21 years shall purchase, distribute, sell, and/or procure alcoholic beverages.
• Sponsors are responsible for ensuring that the activity remains in compliance with applicable local, State and Federal laws, this Policy, and other published University regulations and policies.
• No Law School funds can be expended for off-campus student events involving alcoholic beverages without the prior written approval of the Assistant Dean for Students.

Procedures

• Persons over 21 years of age will be required to present:
  • If a SJU student, a valid SJU I.D. and a valid photographic identification card issued by a governmental entity which
    contains the person’s birthdate and signature (e.g., a
    driver’s license, a military card, etc.).
  • If a guest of a SJU student, a valid photographic identification
    card issued by a governmental entity which contains the person’s birthdate and signature (e.g., a driver’s license, a military card, etc.), and one of the following pieces of I.D.:
    a. A valid college or university I.D.;
    b. A valid county I.D.; or
    c. A valid credit card.
    
    The I.D.’s listed in (a) - (c) must at a minimum contain the person’s name and signature which match the name and signature contained in the valid photographic identification card issued by a governmental entity.
  • Once proper proof of age has been presented, the person will wear a method of identification indicating that s/he is over 21.
  • The University reserves the right to refuse to serve any individual whose conduct is judged by University officials to be disorderly or in violation of University policy.