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2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

Alcohol and Drugs

All student organizations are expected to comply with the Marietta College Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policies. In addition to those policies, the following regulations must also be followed:

  1. The possession, sale, use/or consumption of alcoholic beverages while on the organization’s premises, during an organization event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the organization, or at any event an observer would associate with the organization must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and Marietta College’s alcohol policy and social function policy.
  2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through organization funds nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the organization. The purchase or use of bulk quantities or common sources of such alcoholic beverages, i.e., kegs, cases, “trash-can” punch, etc. is prohibited.
  3. Organizations who wish to host BYOB or BYOB-style events must utilize or hire a third party, certified bartender. This includes events on- and off-campus. The bartender may be provided by the rented venue (e.g. a hotel may have a bartender on staff). Organizations must indicate who the bartender will be on the Event Request Form.
  4. Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the organization without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be prohibited.
  5. No member, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (those under legal “drinking age”).
  6. The possession, sale, manufacture, and/or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance while on an organization’s premises or during an organization’s event or at any event that observers would associate with the organization is strictly prohibited.
  7. No organization may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present.
  8. Organizations may not host events at taverns (see above definition). The Office of Campus Involvement reserves the right to approve/deny event locations for organizations for any reason.
  9. No organization may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host organizations.
  10. Alcohol is not permitted at any organizational recruitment activity or function.
  11. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games.”
  12. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/new member/associate member/novice program or activity or ritual of the organization.

Education

It is the responsibility of each organization to educate its members and visiting alumni regarding Student Organization Policies of the College. Annually, Marietta College will provide copies of the Student Organization Handbook to the leadership of each student organizations with the understanding that the Leadership is responsible for conveying the information contained in the policies to the organization’s membership and organization advisors. It may also be necessary to convey this information to visiting alumni and national volunteers. Please note that the Student Organization Policies are also posted on the Campus Involvement webpage and are accessible by all students, faculty and staff as well as the greater community.