Alcohol Policy (rev. January 2007)

Kennesaw State University expressly prohibits the use, possession, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages on campus by any campus constituency. Alcoholic beverages may be served at off-campus activities to adults of legal drinking age for the state in which the activity is being held, providing that a responsible club or organization representative acknowledges responsibility for monitoring alcohol consumption. Student Activity funds or institutional funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Kennesaw State University is committed to recognizing, upholding, and enforcing the laws of the state of Georgia. Violation of those state laws, incorporated into the Kennesaw State University Alcohol Policy shall not be condoned on the campus or at any activity held off campus by any constituency. Exceptions to the policy of no alcohol on campus may from time to time be permitted at the discretion of the president, and there are other limited exceptions to this policy within the residence halls by those aged twenty-one or older who do not reside in substance-free communities. See the Residential Code of Conduct for more information.

Official state regulations regarding the use, sale, or possession of intoxicating beverages are as follows:

3-1-2 Defines “alcoholic beverages” to mean all alcohol, distilled spirits, beer, malt beverages, wine, or fortified wine.

3-2-36 Provides for criminal process against any person who violates the law in counties and municipalities where the sale of alcoholic beverages is not authorized or where alcoholic beverages are being sold contrary to law.

3-3-21 Provides that no person knowingly or intentionally may sell or offer to sell any wine or malt beverages within 100 yards of any school building, school grounds, or college campus. Provides further that distilled spirits may not be sold within 200 yards of a school building, educational building, school grounds, or college campus.

3-3-22 States that no alcoholic beverage shall be sold, bartered, exchanged, given, provided, or furnished to any
person who is in a state of noticeable intoxication.

3-3-23 Prohibits the furnishing to, purchasing of, or possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age.

3-3-23.1 Provides that any person furnishing or possessing alcoholic beverages in violation of the previous Code Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Establishes procedures for arrest by law enforcement officers.

University judiciary policies and procedures require that all student organizations planning to serve alcohol at any off-campus function must submit an “Acknowledgment of Alcohol Policy” form to the vice president for student success and enrollment services during the first week of classes each fall semester and each time there is a change in either the president or advisor of the organization.

By their signatures, the president and advisor are assuring Kennesaw State University that they and the individuals responsible for the group’s social events understand the Kennesaw State University Alcohol Policy and state laws regarding the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic beverages will be allowed for functions at which alcohol is not the focal point, reason for, or the “drawing card” for the event. Organizations choosing to advertise the service of alcoholic beverages at functions will not make reference to the quantity of or overindulgence in alcoholic beverages.

Reference will also be made to serving of food and alternative beverages, and the checking of drivers’ licenses. Any activity (especially those competitive in nature) contributing to the overindulgence of alcohol is, by these guidelines, prohibited.

Any violation of this policy at any club or organization activity shall be reported to the vice president for student success and enrollment services by the designated monitor(s) verbally within 24 hours of returning to campus and followed by a written report within 3 working days.

The Kennesaw State University Department of Public Safety shall report any violation of this policy, whether at an activity or on an individual basis, to the vice president for student success and enrollment services within 24 hours of the occurrence.

The vice president for student success and enrollment services shall then be responsible for disciplinary action according to established university nonacademic disciplinary procedures.

Possible sanctions shall be the same as those for other violations of nonacademic university rules and regulations as provided for in the university student code of conduct.

Alcohol Service is limited to :
Social Science Balcony
Jolley Lodge
Teasley Suite
KSU Center