Alcohol Policy for Students and Student Organizations
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on University-owned or –controlled properties or at functions sponsored by The University of Findlay off campus. Students violating this policy may be suspended from the University.
Any students who, in the judgment of the administration, show definite evidence of intoxication or who have possession of alcoholic beverages on University-owned or -controlled property will be subject to judicial action that may include one or more of the following: a monetary fine, probation status, counseling, community service, restitution, restriction in campus access, suspension, or dismissal. This also applies to the possession of empty alcohol containers, or “empties” used for any purpose, including decoration.
Since alcohol is not permitted on University-owned or -controlled properties, all students present where an alcohol violation occurs are subject to disciplinary action regardless of age. In University townhouses, cottages, special-interest houses, group houses, and fraternity and sorority houses, all residents can be held responsible for alcohol violations occurring anywhere in the unit.
All student organizations of The University of Findlay that violate the alcohol policy are subject to the following sanctions:
- First Violation - Two years of disciplinary probation* and a $1,000 fine for the organization.
- Second Violation (while on probation) - Extension of probation* for one year, a $1,500 fine for the organization and possible loss of University recognition as an organization.
- Third Violation - Automatic loss of recognition by The University of Findlay.
*Probation terms for student groups will vary based on the type and severity of the violation, and The University reserves the right to assign probation terms as it sees appropriate.