- Bridgewater State College prohibits the possession, consumption, storage
or service of alcohol by students except at approved or licensed locations.
Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the Bridgewater State
College campus regardless of their age.
- In areas other than approved or licensed locations, all persons are
prohibited from being present where there are alcoholic beverage containers
(including decorative containers), whether full, partially full or empty.
- Public intoxication is prohibited. Public intoxication is defined
as any intoxication which causes a disturbance or is dangerous to
self, others or property or in any way requires the attention of college
staff. Intoxication will not be accepted as an excuse for irresponsible
behavior. This applies to all persons regardless of age.
Possession and consumption of alcohol:
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of an open container
of alcohol is prohibited in public except under licensed conditions.
- Commercial delivery of alcoholic beverages to the campus is prohibited,
except to licensed events or facilities.
The following alcohol container restrictions apply to all campus
facilities and may be confiscated by college officials
- common sources
- alcoholic beverage containers over four liters, including empty
alcoholic beverage containers and taps
- funnels or any other equipment used to consume large quantities
of alcoholic beverages
The following is a list of minimum sanctions for violations
of the alcohol policy. More severe sanctions may be imposed based on
the severity of the violation. Sanctions are determined on a case by
case basis.
IN THE PRESENCE OR IN POSSESSION OF EMPTY CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL, INCLUDING
DECORATIVE CONTAINERS:
| |
Residents |
Commuters |
| 1st Offense |
Disciplinary warning |
Disciplinary warning |
Subsequent violations for being in the presence, or possession, of
empty containers of alcohol, including decorative containers will result
in increased sanctions.
ALL OTHER ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS:
| |
Residents |
Commuters |
| 1st Offense |
Disciplinary probation
Educational assignment
Parental notification |
Disciplinary probation
Educational assignment
Parental notification
Temporary suspension from the residence halls |
| 2nd Offense |
Temporary suspension from
the residence halls
Parental notification |
Permanent suspension from the residence halls
Parental notification |
| 3rd
Offense |
College suspension |
College suspension |
Students found in violation of the alcohol policy through report
of a sexual assault, or psychological or medical emergency will not
automatically be subject to minimum sanctions. Such situations will
be handled on a case by case basis.
Serving alcoholic beverages at college events:
All recognized groups who want
to sponsor an event with alcohol on campus must meet with and secure
the
approval of the director of administrative support services at least
30 days
prior to the event. Approval forms are available from, and are facilitated
by, the
Office of Conference and Event Services.
- Alcohol may be served on campus or at college-sponsored events only
under licensed conditions.
- College funds or student organization funds may not be used to purchase
alcoholic beverages for student functions.
- Student groups who want to sponsor an event with alcohol on or off
campus must adhere to the following guidelines.
Alcohol at events sponsored by student organizations:
College-recognized student organizations may request permission to serve
alcohol at student events through the Office of Student Involvement
and Leadership.
On-campus events: The Ballroom, Bridgewater Dining Room and One Park
Avenue are permanently licensed. Student organizations seeking to hold
an event with alcohol in another campus facility may request that a
one-day license be obtained. A minimum of 30 days notice is required
in order to process requests.
Off-campus events: Student organizations may only hold functions/events
with alcohol at an off-campus venue with a permanent license for alcohol
service.
The following guidelines apply to the service of alcohol at student
events:
- Student organization sponsored functions/events with alcohol may
only be held in facilities licensed for alcohol service.
- All individuals attending the event must be of legal drinking age.
Student organizations may request an exception to this guideline if
the alcohol server has acceptable procedures for separating individuals
of age from those who are underage.
- The license holder assumes all responsibility for serving alcohol,
including checking proper age identification, and may not delegate
this responsibility to the event sponsor.
- Student organizations may not give alcohol away or include complementary
drinks in the ticket price of an event. Distribution of alcohol at
the event must be on a cash sales basis to the individual who will
consume the alcohol.
- Alcohol may not be the primary focus of the event.
- Student organizations may not use college funds to purchase alcohol
for the event.
- Only BSC students and their invited guests may attend the event.
The student organization may only advertise the event to the BSC community.
- Ample food and non-alcoholic beverages must be readily available
during the entire event.
- The organizations adviser or an alternative faculty/staff member
must be present for the duration of the event.
- A police detail must be present for the duration of the event.
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