International Student Handbook Office of Global Strategies and International Affairs
Alcohol is not permitted in the Residence Halls. This would include all open and unopened cans, bottles decanters, kegs or any and all other forms of alcohol beverage packaging. (Residual alcohol beverage liquid need not be present to be in violation.)
Advertising regarding alcohol or alcohol related events must be approved by the Dean of Students.
Any off-campus event held by a recognized University organization must comply with the laws of the State of Kentucky.
Kentucky State University reserves the right to use parental notification after two alcohol violations if the student is under the age of 21 years.
All student organizations sponsoring social events that will have alcoholic beverages are permitted during Greek Games. Failure to abide by University regulations may result in denial of future social events, disciplinary action, and/or temporary suspension to the sponsoring organization.
Kentucky State University is a Tobacco Free campus. The use of all tobacco products is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the University. For the purpose of this policy, “tobacco” is defined as any lighted or unlit cigarette, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, or any other smoking product. Smokeless or spit tobacco, dip, chew, snuff, and snus, in any form are also prohibited. “Property” for the purposes of this policy includes buildings and structures, grounds, parking structures, enclosed bridges and walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, and vehicles, as well as personal vehicles in these areas.
All University employees, faculty, students, visitors and contractors are required to comply with this policy, which shall remain in force at all times.
Health Care and Medical Insurance
Kentucky State University's Student Health Services provides quality, free-of-charge healthcare to students. In order to support the holistic development of a healthy lifestyle for students, we focus on all aspects of care—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. We sponsor outreach projects to access students on their level; we conduct lectures and seminars to help educate the public about living a life of wellness. Services are available during the regular academic year and summer sessions.