Event Alcohol Policies

  • 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 Department of Student Life.

  • 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 abusers.

  • 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.