found responsible for alcohol and drug violations under Community Standards of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Alcoholic beverages may be served and consumed at official University functions and approved non-University functions as designated by the President or his/her designee.

  1. The University prohibits the following actions and behaviors:
  2. Purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under age of 21 on or off campus.
  3. Aiding and abetting an underage person in the purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages.
  4. Falsification of a driver's license or other identification in order to obtain alcoholic beverages.
  5. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in outdoor areas such as public places, University Housing, and automobiles, except where designated by the University’s Tailgate Policy (see the KSU website for more information) by anyone of any age. Approved classroom settings are exempt in writing annually by the President or designee.
  6. Appearing in any public place manifestly under the influence of alcohol, such that the individual may endanger themselves or other persons, damage property, or annoy persons in the vicinity.
  7. Driving while under the influence or while Intoxicated.
  8. At no time shall any smoke product or paraphernalia be tolerated on the University campus. All tobacco and drug products or paraphernalia is banned from campus at all times including smokeless products.
  9. Alcoholic beverages may be served and consumed at University events held off-campus according to the following guidelines, as well as in addition to the above guidelines:
  10. The sale, serving, and consumption of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited except in areas and at times and dates licensed by the Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Board, or similar agencies in other states.
  11. Sponsoring group and organizations will be responsible for providing security to ensure that guests conduct themselves properly and to assist with the crowd control.
  12. Alcohol shall not be consumed or carried in open containers on any street, sidewalk, alley, or in a motor vehicle.
  13. Activity sponsors must examine the identification of all guests entering the activity. Guests under the age of 21 shall not be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages. If the activity is located in another state, all applicable state and local laws regarding alcohol sales, services, and consumptions shall prevail. Sponsors must assure that official law enforcement or on-site security personnel verify the identification of all participants.
  14. Littering, infringing upon the rights of others, and abuse of public or private property in connection with possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
  15. Promotion or advertising of an event shall not encourage any form of alcohol abuse, nor should events be advertised to place an emphasis on the quantity and/or frequency of use of alcohol.
  16. Alcohol should not be provided as an award or prize to individuals or campus organizations.
  17. Student organizations shall designate one person, perhaps an officer of that organization, to assume responsibility for assuring that there is knowledge of and compliance with these alcohol policies. It is recommended that this person participate in the special educational programs offered by the University.