Alcohol Policy for Student Organization Sponsored Events

Use of alcohol at Northwestern Health Sciences University student organization sponsored sanctioned events is restricted, in accordance with state laws and regulations. It is the policy of the University to prohibit the use or abuse of alcoholic beverages on its premises with the exception of the approved use of alcoholic beverages at official University functions. Alcohol abuse will not be tolerated at any Northwestern Health Sciences University event.

The necessary approval must be obtained by the Student Organization through the Office of Student Affairs at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event. The final approval of all student organization sponsored events on campus where alcohol will be served rests with the President of the University.

Guidelines

Any student organization sponsored University sanctioned event in which alcohol will be served is required to have monitors to make sure the guidelines are being followed.

The policies below must be followed when planning an event to be conducted on campus:

It is unlawful to consume alcohol if individuals are under the legal drinking age of 21.
It is unlawful to serve alcohol to an individual who is under 21 years of age.
No person who appears to be intoxicated will be served alcoholic beverages at a Northwestern Health Sciences University event.
Proper proof of identification (a valid driver’s license or government-issued identification card with photograph) is required at all student-sponsored events at which alcohol is served.
Non-alcoholic beverages shall be provided free of charge at all functions serving alcoholic beverages.
Food must be provided free of charge at all functions where alcohol is served.
Alcohol must be provided free of charge, at a maximum of two drinks per individual.
Event monitors must be present in the ratio of 1:25 students and will be readily identifiable.
Service of alcohol is to cease one-half hour prior to the announced time that the event is scheduled to end.
Alcohol provided at the event is not to leave the premises of the grounds and/or facility at which the beverages are being served.
The student organization advisor, or another institutional representative, must be present for the duration of the event.
All sponsors and hosts of events at which alcohol is served are to make arrangements to provide “designated driver” services, or alternative supervised transportation, and must either announce or post readily-visible signs at the event to inform guests that such services are available.

Sponsor’s Responsibility

Student Organization appointed monitors must not serve any person who may not be legally served or who appears to be intoxicated. The monitor has the obligation to prevent consumption by such persons and to control those who appear to be intoxicated, since such persons place the participants and community at risk. Monitors must provide alternative supervised transportation for any person who appears to be intoxicated.

Any student of Northwestern Health Sciences University, or any club or organization sanctioned by the University must adhere to this policy. Any person(s) found to be in violation of the rules set forth in this policy risks suspension from the University, or loss of sanction for clubs and the privileges afforded such University-associated organizations.