Alcohol and Drug Policies

Alcohol Policy

The consumption of alcohol in residence is a privilege not a right. Students who abuse this privilege will be subject to the Residence Discipline process.

The provincial Statutes regarding the consumption of alcohol apply in and out of the Residence complex. If you are 19 years and over you may consume alcohol responsibly in your room but not in any common area such as a lounge or hallway. Open liquor is not to be carried between bedrooms.

Students under the age of 19 are not permitted to consume alcohol and will be subject at minimum, to the Residence Discipline process.

You are responsible for your guests at all times. It is your responsibility to inform all of your guests about the rules of Residence. Anytime you have guest drinking in your room, you must ensure all alcohol is kept in the room. Anytime alcohol is not kept in the room, the alcohol will be confiscated by Residence Life Staff or Campus Safety, your party/gathering may be shut down and your friends/guests may be asked to leave. Public Intoxication that is disrupting to the community will be subject to disciplinary action.

Kegs are NOT permitted in Residence.
Alcohol Funnels are NOT permitted in Residence.
Beer Bottles are NOT permitted in Residence.
Drinking Games are NOT permitted in Residence.
The making of beer, wine or any other alcohol is not permitted in Residence.

Drinking Games are defined as any activity that promotes the mass consumption of alcohol in a finite or infinite allotted time period or any activity deemed to be a drinking game at the discretion of any Residence Life Staff.

Within Residence you are not permitted to organize, advertise or sell tickets for beer nights, token nights, pub crawls, keg parties, bladder bursts or any other activity that promotes the consumption of alcohol.

If a student vomits or creates a mess in any common area (hallway, bathroom, lounge, etc.) they will be charged a minimum $30.00 cleanup fee. If the person was your guest you will receive the charge on their behalf.

The Residence Department works with the Student Health Centre and their Student Health Initiatives Program to raise awareness about issues regarding alcohol.  Students who find themselves in breach of Community Standards involving alcohol will be required to meet with a Health Education Coordinator.