University Alcohol Policy
Valley City State University, in accordance with ND State Board of Higher Education Policy 918, prohibits the possession, sale, dispensation, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages upon land, or in buildings owned by the Board or its institutions. Exceptions to the policy are provided for university apartments or as permitted with the approval of the president.
The VCSU Alcohol Policy applies to students while participating in off-campus university sponsored events including university sponsored travel to and from events.
Alcoholic beverages and the possession of empty alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the residence halls. Residence hall students
found to be responsible for hosting events where alcohol violations occur, will be subject to additional sanctions. Hosting is defined as having more than one non-resident of the room or suite present at the time of the violation.
Behavior while in a state of intoxication that is loud, disruptive, potentially harmful to the health or safety of self or others, or affecting the cleanliness or maintenance of university facilities is considered a violation of the policy.
Sanctions
Students found to be in violation of any standard of conduct regarding alcohol will be subject to the following sanctions:
1st Offense:
- $100 Contribution to the Alcohol Education Fund
- Attend Alcohol Violator's Seminar
2nd Offense:
- $150 Contribution to Alcohol Education Fund
- Community Service Project
- Possible Alcohol Evaluation
3rd Offense:
- $250 Contribution to Alcohol Education Fund
- Required Alcohol Evaluation
- Possible Suspension from the university
All contributions are used for substance abuse programming and awareness activities. Alcohol violations are cumulative throughout the student's enrollment at VCSU.
Parental Notification Policy
The Vice President for Student Affairs has the authority to notify parents or guardians when students under the age of 21 are found to have committed violations of university policies related to the possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or drugs. The notification of parents is warranted in any of the
following cases:
- The violation involved harm or threat of harm to persons or property.
- The violation involved an arrest in which the student was taken into custody.
- The violation resulted in or could result in the student being suspended from the
- university and/or dismissed from the residence halls.
- The student has shown a pattern of violations.
- The student who committed the violation became ill and/or required medical intervention as a result of consumption of alcohol or drugs.
When possible, students will be notified that parental notification will take place. Students will be encouraged to discuss the situation with their parent prior to notification. A record of the notification will be kept on file in the
student's record.
Please contact the VCSU Counseling Services or the VCSU Safety Office for more information!
