USI allows students who are over 21 to possess and consume alcohol, but only at Golden Towers. Inquire about the sanctions that are typically assigned for violating the alcohol policy. Since USI is on the point system, it may be difficult to compare sanctions from different systems. Generally, schools won t remove a student from housing for a first or second time alcohol policy violation. Some may have a three strikes type of policy, where a student will be removed from housing if they violate the same policy three times.
Some schools assess community service, others assign papers or an alcohol education workshop.
USI considers kegs and high volume containers to be a different class of violation than a six-pack or a case. USI allows alcohol only at Golden Towers. USI usually assigns a paper. A speaker on alcohol use, an educational CD-ROM, or a workshop may be substituted. Some schools require students to attend a 2-6 hour class if they violate the policy.