Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Alcohol and Other Drugs Prohibitions

The following activities are prohibited among all members (and guests) of the University community:

Alcohol
Underage Purchase, Consumption, or Possession:

  • The purchase, consumption, or possession with the intent to consume by any individual under the age of 21.

Procurement/Service of Alcohol:

  • The purchase of alcohol for a person who is under the age of 21 and/or apparently intoxicated.
  • Serving or giving alcohol to a person who is under the age of 21 and/or apparently intoxicated.
  • The serving of alcohol to individuals who are known to become intoxicated habitually.

Possession/Use of False Identification:

  • The possession or use of false, fraudulent, or altered identification or the use of another’s identification for the purpose of obtaining alcohol.

Open Containers (i.e., anyreceptacle containing alcohol, which is open in such a way as to permit direct consumption of the contents):

  • Possession of an open container of alcohol anywhere on-campus, except (1) in a residence hall private living space, which includes common areas within suites, (2) in a fraternity or special interest house, and (3) in an area designated, through the event/function registration process, as a place where alcohol consumption is permitted.

Common Containers (i.e., a receptacle for dispensing multiple servings of an alcoholic beverage.):

  • Possession or use of kegs, beer balls, or other common containers, except for registered events in which specific criteria have been met or for registered events managed by a licensed caterer/third party vendor.
  • Specifically, “common containers” are in violation of the code of conduct when any individual container exceeds the maximum amounts below:
  • 40 ounce container of beer
  • 5 liter container of wine
  • One (1) liter container of distilled spirits

Rapid Consumption:

  • Items/substances used to dispense alcohol in a rapid manner, such as beer bongs, funnels, Jell-O shots, etc.
  • Drinking games or contests (e.g., “Quarters,” “Beirut/Beer Pong,” etc.). Please note that the presence of alcohol where the game is played is sufficient to classify the incident as a drinking game violation.  Where interpretation is necessary, student(s) will be charged with the violation, and a hearing board will interpret this policy. Paraphernalia associated with drinking games, (e.g., funnels, beer pong tables, etc.), will be confiscated.

Public Intoxication:

  • Public intoxication, which is defined as alcohol-related conduct that is disorderly, inconvenient, or annoying to 

others or a potential risk to one’s own or another’s health and well-being.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Ability Impaired (DWAI):

  • Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol as defined by New York State law.

Sale/Advertising of Alcohol:

  • The sale of alcohol to any person at all times, except by a licensed caterer/third party vendor at a registered event.
  • Invitations, posters, and other forms of advertising for specific events (including publicity via email distribution lists) may include references to alcohol, but may not be the focus of such publicity.  Specifically, such publicity must include the phrase, “alcohol is only available to individuals 21 years of age and older.” Shots may not be mentioned, nor may any reference to or implication of excessive consumption of alcohol or alcohol “specials” (e.g., “two-for-one night,” “dollar drafts”).

Other Events/Functions:   

  • Possession or consumption of alcohol at all membership recruitment functions and new member/intake functions, such as those for Greek organizations, clubs, athletic teams, etc.
  • Possession or consumption of alcohol in athletic facilities or at athletic events.

Freshman Areas:

  • Possession and use of alcohol by all persons in all freshman rooms and building common areas. Residential Life staff, Residents Advisors, Freshman Fellows, and D’Lions of legal age are permitted to possess and use alcohol in private living spaces.

Drugs

Trafficking/Distributing:

  • Trafficking, manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with the intent to distribute any illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance.

Use/Possession:

  • The unlawful use or possession of any drug, narcotic, or controlled substance.

Paraphernalia:

  • The possession of drug paraphernalia, such as bongs, pipes, or any other item or device used in conjunction with illegal drug activity.

Second Chance Program
The Second Chance program, (2nd Chance), offers students who have violated the Alcohol and Other Drugs, (AOD), policy the opportunity to complete an educational program related to alcohol or drugs. If the student completes the program successfully, the incident will not be counted as “formal disciplinary action” in the student’s record. 

This program is offered at the discretion of the conduct officer meeting with the student and only in the following circumstances:

  • The student has accepted responsibility for committing a violation of the AOD policy.
  • There were no aggravating factors during a violation.
  • Aggravating factors include, but are not limited to:
  • The student’s violation of another policy simultaneous with the AOD policy violation, (e.g., a student violates the damage to property policy while intoxicated).
  • The student’s failure to comply with university officials during the incident.
  • The student’s participation in supplying alcohol or drugs to others.
  • The student has not participated in 2nd Chance before.