The university is concerned about students and their
total physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The university
recognizes that a complex cluster of student and social issues surround
the use of alcohol in society and that student views concerning its use
vary widely. The following policy has been established in
recognition of Washington State law and out of desire to create a
living/learning environment consistent with the university goals and
mission. Community members participating in PLU sponsored
study away programs are expected to respect the drinking laws of
their host country while upholding the university policy outlined
below. Students living off campus are expected to adhere to local
drinking laws. Violations of local law may be considered
violations of the PLU Alcoholic Beverages Policy.
- Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in or on university premises with the exception of the Gonyea House (the President's private residence), the Faculty House (which is privately owned), a Resident Director’s university housing, and for the purpose of approved religious worship.
- The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on campus and in the residence halls. The university reserves the right to confiscate and dispose of alcoholic beverages and/or containers found on the premises. Empty alcohol containers and brewing equipment are similarly prohibited.
- If alcoholic beverages are available at PLU sponsored off-campus events, then nonalcoholic beverages must also be available.
- Students must show current valid identification (driver's license and PLU ID) in order to obtain alcoholic beverages at PLU sponsored off-campus functions.
- At off-campus events sponsored by PLU, alcoholic beverages must be refused to minors, apparently intoxicated individuals, or persons in a state of helplessness.
Use of student government funds or residence hall dues and funds to purchase alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Misconduct related to consumption, provision of alcohol to others or
use of alcohol that creates risks for one’s safety, threatens the
safety of others, detracts from the living-learning community, disrupts
the university community either on or off campus may be a violation of
PLU’s Alcohol Policy.
Students voluntarily seeking assistance for an alcohol-related problem
may do so without fear of disciplinary action, and will be treated with
the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. Such assistance may
be sought through a residence hall staff member; the Residential Life
Office, x7200; Health Center, x7337; Counseling Center, x7206; Campus Ministry, x7464; Campus Safety x7441; and the
Office of Student Life, x7191.
Students who are documented for violating the alcohol policy, and
who subsequently request assistance for alcohol related problems, are
not exempt from the review process or any sanctions that may result.