The possession, consumption, or sale of alcoholic beverages at any campus event is prohibited. Further, no college or residence hall funds may be expended for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. The consumption of alcoholic beverages in the lounges, corridors, and other public areas of the residence halls, as well as in any other college buildings or on any college grounds, is prohibited. Students living in the residence halls who have reached the legal drinking age in the state of Iowa, are allowed to make their own decisions in relation to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the rooms. However, no kegs or amounts of alcohol in excess of personal use are allowed.
Students are responsible for their own and their guests behavior at all times.
The use of alcoholic beverages shall not impinge upon the freedom and rights of roommates, residents in neighboring rooms, and other students. All members of the Luther community should assume responsibility for referring persons who need assistance for alcohol-related problems to Student Life professionals. The alcohol policy includes alcohol-related violations such as vandalism, excessive noise, harassing behavior, or disruptive behavior where there is alcohol present or the evidence of alcohol use. If any of them are underage, it is a clear alcohol violation. There is a party going on in a room that overflows into the hall or cluster.