Alcohol Policy
Carroll College believes that individual choices involving the use of alcohol have an impact on both the individual and the community. National studies have found that alcohol use is closely linked to sexual assault, declining academic performance, violent crime and alcoholism among college students. For these reasons, the college’s alcohol policy demonstrates a strong ethic of care and establishes healthy standards for the community in relation to the responsible and legal use of alcohol.
As a residential college, Carroll students have the opportunity to learn within a group of individuals who make up their community. A part of the learning that takes place is social in nature. Responsible and legal alcohol use is a part of that educational process. Development of individuals and social choices can have long-term effects on behaviors, attitudes and values. Learning to know one’s limits and to care about the impact of one’s actions on the community is a part of the residential experience. Students are expected to use caution in choosing to use alcohol and are responsible for their behavior at all times. Being a part of the Carroll community means individuals are also responsible for others. Taking action to care about and confront inappropriate alcohol use among one’s peers makes the community stronger.
Carroll College will intervene when inappropriate behavior regarding the use or abuse of alcohol is demonstrated. Students, whether of legal age or not, will be held responsible and accountable for their actions.
College Regulations
- All students must comply with federal, state and city laws and Carroll College policies concerning alcohol use.
- Drunkenness and public intoxication, regardless of age, are unacceptable behaviors.
- Those persons not of legal age may not transport, possess, or consume alcohol or be present in a residence hall room where alcohol is being consumed. Empty alcohol containers may be considered evidence of use.
- Attendance at an illegal alcohol gathering is a violation of college policy.
- Carroll College prohibits any possession or use of kegs, pony kegs, multi-quart containers or alcoholic punches on the college campus. Drinking games or events (e.g. quarters or around the world parties) are strictly prohibited.
- Visitors to Carroll College must comply with applicable laws and college policy regarding use of alcohol. Responsibility to assure that a guest is of legal drinking age rests with the resident host(s).
- Carroll College prohibits use of alcohol in its vans, buses and other college vehicles.
- Students of legal drinking age may exercise the option to consume alcohol with no more than six guests of legal drinking age in a room where all guests present are of legal drinking age. Students who are 21 years or older may transport alcohol in an enclosed container to their own room or the room of another student of legal drinking age.
- Students are required to provide identification to requests by security or college staff. Failure to comply or leaving the scene of the incident without providing identification is cause for disciplinary action.
- Students of legal drinking age may consume alcohol in their residence hall rooms, but not in lounges, hallways, common areas, or other unauthorized public places (for example, all school grounds, academic buildings, and locales of off-campus Carroll functions). Any alcohol in unauthorized situations will be confiscated and the individual(s) will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Students of legal drinking age may consume alcohol in the room of another student of legal drinking age.
- Students of legal drinking age may transport alcohol in an enclosed container to their own room or the room of another student of legal drinking age.
- Students of legal drinking age may not transport alcohol to or consume alcohol in the residence hall room of a person under legal drinking age.
Sanctions
- 1st Violation may include a $100 fine for, and completion of, an assigned online Alcohol Education program as well as other educational sanctions as appropriate.
- 2nd Violation may include a $150 fine for, and completion of, the Substance Abuse Screening and BASICS Programs well as other educational sanctions as appropriate.
- Subsequent Violations may include fines ranging from $200-$300 as well as a Chemical Dependency evaluation by a Licensed Addictions Counselor. Review of status as a Carroll College student and any other educational sanctions as appropriate, including up to suspension.
A student who is experiencing health issues associated with the use of alcohol may be required to undergo professional evaluation and treatment prior to reapplying for admission to complete their education.
Failure to complete sanctions assigned, or completed on time, may result in a $200 fine posted to the student’s account. In addition, same sanctions may be reassigned and required to be completed in order to remain a Carroll student.
The Wellness Center counseling services provide both counseling and referral services for employees and students. The counseling staff will provide information and confidential referral to drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs.