Alcohol
In this section you will review Otterbein University's Alcohol Policy and the New Member Education Alcohol Policy.
Important Information about the next question. Otterbein's Alcohol Policy - Regulations:
1. Individuals 21 years of age or older may possess and/or consume alcoholic beverages on campus in approved living areas. Individuals under 21 years of age are prohibited from possessing and/or consuming alcoholic beverages. Illegal drugs are prohibited.
a. Alcohol will be permitted in the Commons apartments and theme houses.
b. Alcohol will not be permitted in traditional residence halls, suite-style residence halls, or Greek houses1 .
c. Alcohol will not be permitted in any living areas deemed as substance-free housing.
2. In permitted living areas, the amount of alcohol allowed to be possessed in University owned residence is limited to one unit per resident of that room/apartment/house, who is of legal drinking age. Each of the following is equal to one unit:
• Beer/Malted Beverage – 12 pack of containers up to 12 oz. each
• Wine – up to 3 Liters (a wine box) • Spirituous Liquor – up to 750 mL (a fifth) • Pre-mixed alcohol-containing beverage – up to 1.75 Liters
• Or reasonable combination of these types
3. When alcohol is being consumed in a permitted living area, guests may not exceed 2 per resident of that room/apartment/house present. Guests are defined as anyone present who is not assigned to the living space.
4. Provision of alcohol to persons under 21 years of age is prohibited.
5. Consumption of alcohol in the presence of anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited with the exception of approved University sponsored events.
6. Public spaces - Possession, consumption, and/or provision of alcohol in public areas of the campus is not permitted, unless meeting the qualifications of Approved Campus Events with alcohol (see 8.). Public areas are defined as those areas of the campus that are readily accessible to students, faculty, staff, and guests. Such areas include, but are not limited to: all outside areas, athletic fields, lobbies, classrooms, lounges, building corridors, hallways, stairwells, residence hall common areas, and offices.
7. Approved Campus Events with alcohol - University sponsored events may serve alcohol in compliance with the State of Ohio’s Division of Liquor Control and University policy. No alcohol, other than that provided by a licensed vendor (e.g. Parkhurst) may be served or consumed on campus. Events must follow the alcohol approval process and be approved by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
8. Alcohol is prohibited at any recreational, junior varsity, and varsity athletic event. 9. Students and/or their guests are not permitted to have kegs, party balls, alcohol containers over 3 Liters, or to mix large quantities of assorted alcohol.
10. University funds may not be used, directly or indirectly, to purchase alcoholic beverages. Exceptions for faculty and staff can only be made with prior approval of their respective Vice President.
11. No reference, direct or indirect, to alcohol may appear or be used in notices or postings which promote or advertise an event. Exceptions for faculty and staff can only be made with prior approval of their respective Vice President.
12. The manufacture of alcohol is prohibited on campus.
13. Students under 21 years of age are not allowed to store empty alcoholic beverage containers. Situations involving inappropriate or illegal possession, consumption, or serving of alcohol will lead to the confiscation and/or disposal of the alcoholic beverages present and judicial sanctions
14. All drinking games (such as quarters, beer pong, boat races, etc.) are prohibited.
15. Devices for rapid consumption (e.g., funnels) and all other alcohol-related paraphernalia are prohibited.
16. Alcohol marketing/advertising practices for external vendors/businesses are prohibited on campus.
17. Alcohol may not be given as a prize for any contest.
18. Alcohol is prohibited from being transported in university vehicles.
Important Information about the next question. New Member Education - Alcohol Policy:
New Member Education is alcohol FREE. During New Member Education, all members, both new and active, are to refrain from the use of alcohol regardless of age.