Alcohol, Possession or Use Of
- Definitions in the alcohol policy
- UR means University Residences – Office of Residence Life
- Paraphernalia includes alcohol-related items, containers intended for alcohol, and what are considered common source containers.
- Of-age/of age refers to 21 years or older; Underage refers to younger than 21 years old
- Public intoxication refers to the exhibition of any disruptive behaviors while under the influence of alcohol that could threaten the welfare, health, and/or safety of one-self or others as well as behaviors that could result in damage to personal or WWU property.
- This policy refers to non-WWU affiliate persons, students, and WWU UR residents.
- Underage persons may not buy, possess, consume, or otherwise acquire any alcoholic beverage. If you are underage, it is unlawful and violates UR values and policy to possess any amount of alcohol in any container.
- Possession of alcohol containers, whether full or empty, by persons underage is prohibited.
- Exceptions for sentimental or decorative use may be granted by the Resident Director but must be cleared prior to display.
- Items must be clearly intended for decorative purposes and needs to be thoroughly cleaned and without a residual smell of alcohol.
- Exceptions for sentimental or decorative use may be granted by the Resident Director but must be cleared prior to display.
- No person may sell, serve, or otherwise furnish alcoholic beverages to any underage person.
- Knowingly being in the presence of alcohol is prohibited by persons underage. Residents of any age may not be in a room with someone who is violating those alcohol policies.
- Responsible alcohol consumption/possession is permitted in a private room/suite/apartment when all assigned residents, guests, and visitors are of-age (21+) and do not show signs of over-intoxication and/or behavior disruptive to their community. If one resident is of-age and another is under, alcohol is not allowed to be consumed or stored. In apartment-like spaces where there is separate and lockable bedrooms and all residents of the bedroom are 21 or older (but residents in the other bedroom are not) then alcohol is only permitted in the bedroom of the students who are of-age (not in common spaces).
- Alcohol consumption is not permitted in the common spaces of campus residential communities or in residential building space that is designated as substance free.
- Possession or consumption of alcohol anywhere within substance-free residence halls or living areas is prohibited.
- It is also a violation of policy when consumption of alcohol, regardless of age or location, leads to public intoxication that disrupts the welfare of oneself, the community, or property.
- Possession of alcohol containers, whether full or empty, by persons underage is prohibited.
- Games and other behaviors that are designed to facilitate, promote, or replicate competitive, excessive, accelerated, or abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited, even if only involving water, regardless of age. Equipment, supplies, and paraphernalia designed for use in these behaviors are prohibited and may be disposed of or confiscated.
In conjunction with UR policy, complying with the WWU University Drug and Alcohol Policy is required.