C.W. Post recognizes that students are adults and expects them to obey the law and Campus Regulations. Students must take personal responsibility for their behavior. Campus administrators/staff will neither police the personal lives of students on Campus nor invade their privacy by spying or intrusive searches.
Students will be disciplined or referred for appropriate counseling if their use of alcohol or other illegal substances becomes a danger to themselves or others, or if problems arise such as disorderly conduct, public disturbances, or property damage. Violation of the Campus Policy on Alcohol and Substance Abuse will result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and/or criminal charges.
1) The consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on Campus property except in areas or functions approved by the Associate Provost for Student Affairs or her designee.
2) No open containers of alcoholic beverages are permitted in public areas except at approved locations or functions.
3) No person under 21 may acquire, possess, consume or be in the presence of any alcoholic beverage on the Campus.
4) Persons over 21 may possess alcoholic beverages in moderate amounts (see “c” below) in their individual residence hall rooms or suites with the following limitations which also apply to all members of the community in all areas of the Campus:
(a) No person shall sell, deliver or give away any alcoholic beverages to:
1) any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years.
2) any intoxicated person or any person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol.
(b) Intoxication and/or disorderly conduct resulting from the misuse of alcohol are unacceptable and violations Campus policy hence will result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University.
(c) “Moderate amount” shall be defined as an amount that no more than one or two people can reasonably and responsibly consume during a specified period of time.
5) Parties at which alcohol is served will not be permitted in the residence halls unless express permission is granted by the Director of Residence Life or his designee. Parties are permitted in other areas of the Campus in accordance with established procedures. Regulations for parties may be obtained from Residence Life and Student Life and Leadership Development.
6) No person under the age of 21 will be admitted to any event (area) at which alcoholic beverages are served; exceptions must be approved by the Associate Provost for Student Affairs or her designee.
7) Alcoholic beverages will not be served at any student function except with approval of the Associate Provost for Student Affairs or her designee.
8) Outside organizations or groups utilizing Campus facilities must secure permission to serve alcoholic beverages from the Office of Conference Services. Arrangements for the serving of alcoholic beverages must be made through the appropriate office.
9) Students who abuse alcohol will be referred to appropriate counseling services.
10) Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Violators are subject to removal from immediate premises and to subsequent disciplinary action, including arrest.
11) Solicitation and publication of alcohol-related advertisements in student publications and media or anywhere on the Campus are prohibited.
12) All residence hall room/lounge parties should be registered with the Residence Hall Director. No alcohol will be allowed at these parties, unless express permission is granted by the Director of Residence Life or designee.
13) Kegs of beer and/or bulk alcohol are not permitted on the C.W. Post Campus without appropriate approval. Bulk alcohol is defined as: alcohol in amounts not considered moderate (i.e., more alcohol than could reasonably and responsibly be consumed by one or two people during a specified period of time).
14) The Campus supports Federal, State, and Local laws regarding illegal drugs, narcotics and other controlled substances. Possession or sale of such substances is a violation of Campus policy.
15) Applies to any student or guest of a student in a room, suite, or campus facility, in which one person is twenty-one and the other(s) is/are underage.
16) Engaging in games designed to promote consumption of alcohol, including, but not limited to, activities such as “beer or liquor pong,” is prohibited.
17) Possessing items designed to promote consumption of alcohol, including, but not limited to, bars, funnels, and beer/liquor pong table(s), is prohibited.
18) Drug paraphernalia includes but is not limited to any device designed or utilized for drug(s) use, hookahs, bongs, or smoking devices.
The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Campus Alcohol and substance abuse policy. However, all members of the Campus community are bound by the regulations set forth in these policies and consequently are responsible for becoming familiar with the provisions of the policy. The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for the dissemination of the policy and will offer information and advice concerning the policy to students, faculty, staff or alumni.
1) Individuals – Individuals who fail to comply with any provisions of the Alcohol Policy and Substance Abuse Policy or who violate any laws or ordinances pertaining to such matters will be charged with a violation of the C.W. Post Code of Conduct or Residence Life Policies, Rules and Regulations, and referred to the Student Conduct System. Individuals who violate these policies will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the Campus. Other requirements may include attendance at a Substance Abuse-Related Workshop, enrollment in an on-going Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program and/or enrollment in a testing or treatment program.
2) Groups – Sponsoring student organizations may also be held responsible for violations of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy. Recognized student organizations may have funding revoked or other penalties imposed. Non-recognized student organizations may be barred from future official SGA recognition. Individuals within the organization may also be held personally responsible. Individuals and organizations sponsoring events at which alcohol is served must follow established procedures to ensure that persons under age 21 are not admitted.
3) Violations by persons or organizations not members of the C.W. Post community may result in their being barred from the Campus and/or being subject to arrest for criminal trespass.
4) The Campus official in charge of the facility being utilized or responsible for the event (program) will be responsible for determining whether a violation of the policy has occurred. In the event of violations or other circumstances which constitute a threat to the safety of persons or property, Campus officials may order an event terminated at any time.
5) Alcohol/illegal substances will be confiscated and will not be returned.
