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 and misconduct.
- Declining academic performance.
- Violent crime.
- 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. Furthermore, Carroll College students will be able to identify how the use of alcohol can impact both their own educational experiences, and the experiences of their communities.
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
1. All students must comply with federal, state and city laws and Carroll College policies concerning alcohol use, including by not limited violations of:
- Drunkenness and public intoxication, regardless of age.
- Underage possession, transportation, and consumption of alcohol before an individual's twenty-first (21) birthday.
- Drinking in the presence of individuals under the age of twenty-one while in Carroll College residence halls.
- Distribution/sale of an alcohol beverage to any individual before the individual's twenty-first birthday.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or another substance. Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, or with a blood alcohol or breath alcohol level at or above the legal limit.
- Possession, use, provision, and/or distribution of kegs, mini kegs, beer balls, beer bongs, or any other source of mass consumption of alcohol such as trash cans, tubs or similar containers, when the action occurs on Carroll College premises, in the housing of any student group, or in connection with any College activity.
- Games of mass consumption are not permitted on Carroll College premises.
2. Students of legal drinking age (twenty-one years and older) may:
- Exercise the option to consume alcohol with no more than 3 guests of legal drinking age in a room where all guests present are of legal drinking age.
- Consume alcohol in their residence hall rooms or apartments, but not in lounges, hallways, common areas, or other unauthorized 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 individuals(s) will be subject to disciplinary action.
- Consume alcohol in the room of another student of legal drinking age.
- Transport alcohol in an enclosed container to their own room, or the room of another student of legal drinking age, where all assigned residents are 21 years of age or older.
3. 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.
4. Students of legal drinking age many not transport alcohol to or consume alcohol in the residence hall room of a person under legal drinking age.
5. Visitors to Carroll College must comply with applicable laws and college policy regarding the use of alcohol. Responsibility to assure that a guest is of legal drinking age rests with the resident host(s)
6. Carroll College prohibits use of alcohol in its vans, buses, and other college vehicles.
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.
Failure to complete sanctions assigned, or completed on time, may result in a $200 fine posted to the student’s account. Additional sanctions may be assigned and required to be completed in order to remain a Carroll student. Failure to complete sanctions may result in a hold on student accounts, and the inability to request transcripts or sign up for additional coursework.
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.
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.