Wooster Virtual Room - Alcohol & Drug Policy

Wooster students are expected not to abuse their minds or bodies by use of harmful or illegal drugs including the excessive or untimely use of alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic Beverages

Ohio State Law prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age. Students are expected to know the Ohio State laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol. The possession or use of any alcoholic beverages in violation of these statutes on College property or in student residences is subject to disciplinary action.

Students choosing to consume alcoholic beverages must observe the following guidelines:

A. The College expects that students who choose to drink will use alcoholic beverages responsibly and will be held accountable for irresponsible use.

B. Behavior judged to be disruptive or irresponsible while using alcohol is considered a violation of the Code of Social Responsibility.

C. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to the confines of student rooms or to private recreational lounges whenever a residential unit has made that decision by a two-thirds vote of the occupants. The Administration may identify other areas as acceptable for this purpose. Drinking alcohol elsewhere, including in academic buildings and at intercollegiate and intramural athletic events or at other College functions, is considered by Ohio law as public drinking and is not permitted.

Other Drugs

Federal, State and local statutes and the policy of The College of Wooster prohibit the following with regard to illicit drugs:

Use; possession; sharing; manufacture; sale; offering for sale; drug paraphernalia (bongs, clips, pipes, etc.)

Under these statutes and College policy, "drugs" are understood to include marijuana as well as the following: barbiturates, amphetamines, prescription tranquilizers, LSD compounds, mescaline, psilocybin, DMT, cocaine and other narcotics or opiates. All are illegal except when taken under a doctor's prescription. Any individual guilty of violating civil statutes or institutional policy in and on College property or as part of any off-campus activity sponsored by the College is subject to College disciplinary action upto and including suspension, expulsion, referral to the civil authorities for prosecution and/or referral to an appropriate counselor or rehabilitation treatment program.

Related Links

Codes of Social Responsibility

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