To maintain a healthy University environment conducive to academic achievement and personal growth, students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.  Those of legal age who choose to drink alcoholic beverages are expected to do so responsibly and according to the policies of their living environment (i.e., residence halls, Greek residences, campus apartments, etc).  Students under the age of 21 years are prohibited by law, and university standards from possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages.   Campus and local police will enforce the law, and the Office of Student Conduct will follow procedures outlined in Standards of Conduct for Students (WAC 504-26) when findings of violations occur.

The Office of Student Conduct generally uses progressive discipline and will assign sanctions commensurate with the violation.  (See WAC 504-26-405 for possible sanctions).  While the goal of sanctioning is in part educational, students who participate in drug or alcohol offenses or engage in behavior that poses a safety risk to themselves or the community may face suspension or expulsion.  Furthermore, proven instances of past misconduct shall be considered when assessing the appropriate sanction imposed upon a student determined to have violated WSU conduct standards.

Alcohol Responsibility in University-Recognized Housing

The consumption of intoxicating beverages by minors or providing such beverages to minors within WSU recognized housing is prohibited.  Conduct proceedings will be initiated against individuals and/or groups who do not comply with this policy.

Irresponsible behavior that results from the consumption of alcoholic beverages is considered to be an infraction of the rules of recognized University housing and organized living groups (residence halls, fraternities, sororities, and other group houses).  Students whose behavior is a problem for the community should expect to be confronted by residents, staff, University or Pullman police.  Repeat offenders or situations where the health and safety of the community are at risk may result in students being removed from recognized University housing or living groups.  These situations would also result in disciplinary action through the Student Conduct process.

Use of alcoholic beverages in residence halls and all recognized group living areas:

 ·         All students recognize that their presence during an alchol/drug violation subjects them to disciplinary action.  If students find themselves in a situation where alcohol/drug policy violations are occurring they should immediately leave.

·         Students of legal drinking age and their legal aged guest(s) may possess and consume alcohol in the privacy of their own room.  The door to the room must be closed at all times.

·         Alcohol is prohibited in restrooms, corridors, study rooms, lounges, or any other public areas inside or outside the building.

·         Kegs or bulk alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

·         Students are expected to respect the “No Alcohol” policy on floors/living groups and/or designated residence halls.

·         Alcohol is prohibited in sorority houses..  Exceptions for personal use by legal age members or guests in the private areas of any fraternity are governed by each chapter.    

Greek Community Alcohol Policy/ Social Policy

Fraternities and Sororities must comply with Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic social policies and procedures outlined for social functions.  Fraternities and sororities are required to be in compliance with their national or international regulations regarding alcohol consumption.

All social events on chapter property must be alcohol free.  No alcohol may be consumed on chapter property during the time of an event/function.  The definitions in the Fraternal Organization Agreement will apply in determining if a chapter is having a function.

Alcohol consumption on chapter property is prohibited by students under the legal drinking age and is restricted to the private rooms of students 21 years of age or older.

Alcohol consumption is prohibited entirely during ANY social event on chapter property.  All off-property social functions where alcohol is present require a third-party vendor to serve alcohol, provide security, and verify legal age.  The definitions within the Fraternal Organization Agreement will apply in determining whether an off-property event is a chapter social function.

All event co-sponsors will be held equally responsible for policy compliance.  The social policy will remain in effect throughout the calendar year, including breaks and summer for chapter houses while occupied by chapter members.

For a complete listing of sanctions and enforcement guidelines please visit the on-line locations for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life or the Office of Student Conduct.

http://www.wsu.edu/hdrl/Greek/greek.htm

http://www.conduct.wsu.edu

Guests

Individuals residing in recognized University housing are responsible for the behavior of their guests.  In cases where the guests of residents become unruly or violate University and organized living group policies, the resident host will be held accountable.   University or Pullman police may be utilized in the confrontation of guests and other nonresidents who are disruptive or otherwise in violation of University policies.

 Alcohol Beverages at Concerts or Athletic Events

University and Community Alcohol and Substances Abuse Resources

University and community resources are available to assist students with any problems associated with alcohol and substance abuse.  These services include information, assessment, treatment, and referral.

 University Resources

·         WSU Counseling Services 280 Lighty Student Services Building, 509-335-4511.  Information, assessment, treatment, and referral.

·         WSU Health and Wellness Services, Washington Building, First Floor, 509-335-3575.  Information, assessment, detoxification, treatment, and referral.

 Community Resources

·         Palouse River Counseling  NE 340 Maple, Pullman, WA 866-871-6385 or 509-334-1133.  Information, assessment, treatment

·         Palouse Recovery Center  1240 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman, WA 509-334-0718  Information, assessment, treatment

Private Practitioners and Private Agencies

·         Several private practitioners and agencies are available in the area and are listed in the local telephone directory.