If you believe that serving alcoholic beverages would be an appropriate component of an event, you are expected to have undergone University alcohol policy training, and to understand fully both New York State law pertaining to alcohol and Columbia University's alcohol policy and procedures. The University alcohol policy is printed in Section Four of this book, and lays out minimum standards which apply to all University functions, regardless of whether they are held on campus or off. Departments and facilities may add additional requirements and conditions. Your adviser's approval and your adherence to University policy are required for all events, on or off-campus. Be sure all arrangements are cleared in advance with the coordinator of the facility at which your event is scheduled.
Many areas often have additional requirements of their own for events with alcohol.
Obtain a temporary beer and wine permit if money will be exchanging hands at the event, and Abide by the University alcohol policy and the terms of the approval of your event. 2.4 Training Programs Participation in one of the training sessions offered by the University is mandatory for students who will serve as their organizations' representatives in planning and registering events with alcohol and for staff members who authorize such events. Clearly, substantial forethought is required to be sure a member of your group has been trained in advance of seeking approval to serve alcohol at an event. The person who will represent your group also must attend training during the current academic year, be an officer of your group who is at least twenty-one years of age, and manage the event. Please note that these training sessions only occur at the beginning of each semester.