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Purdue University regulations address alcohol and other drugs:

University regulations state that the use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or dangerous drugs is prohibited, except as expressly permitted by the laws of the state of Indiana.

University regulations generally prohibit the personal possession or use of alcoholic beverages in or on University property, regardless of the person’s age. However, those 21 years of age and older may consume alcoholic beverages on University property in the following settings:

  • family apartments in Purdue Village
  • resident rooms located in those areas designated by the manager as exclusively occupied by graduate students
  • registered occupants of guest rooms in the Union Club, or graduate students living in Hawkins Hall
Student organizations may seek approval from the Executive Vice President and Treasurer or his/her designee to have alcoholic beverages served at on-campus organizational functions in areas designated by the University and under the supervision of the Purdue Memorial Union. This is subject to compliance with all University regulations and applicable Indiana state laws. Under no conditions may organizational funds maintained in the Business Office of Student Organizations be used to buy, sell, or provide alcoholic beverages on or off campus.

Members of recognized fraternities, sororities, and cooperative housing organizations are subject to the following conditions concerning possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of their houses:

  • under no circumstances may alcoholic beverages be sold
  • alcoholic beverages may not be available at any event where an admission fee is charged
  • alcoholic beverages may not be consumed outside the house
  • alcoholic beverages and containers for alcoholic beverages may not be displayed outside the house
  • alcoholic beverages may not be provided or consumed at an open event
  • all sponsoring organizations are equally responsible for open and closed events and for compliance with University regulations and applicable Indiana state laws
  • violations of any of these conditions may result in University action.
For more information, consult University Regulations. Copies are available at the Office of the Dean of Students, 207 Schleman Hall, (765) 494-1747 or at www.purdue.edu/oop/univregs.

Purdue University Residence Halls also have disciplinary codes that make alcohol and other drug use a violation. Visit this site for more information: http://www.housing.purdue.edu/HTML/CurrentStudents/UR_gdbk.htm#Alcohol
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What happens to students who violate University regulations regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs?

Any student suspected of being in violation of alcohol and other drug regulations may be subject to disciplinary proceedings conducted by representatives of the Office of the Dean of Students. Students who are found guilty may be subject to administrative actions or disciplinary penalties.
  • Administrative actions: oral warning, written warning, admonition, reprimand, and/or use of counseling procedures
  • Disciplinary penalties: expulsion, suspension, probated suspension, disciplinary probation, and other educationally sound sanctions
NOTE: When appropriate, referral by police for prosecution under local, state, and federal laws may occur.

If a student is not on Purdue University property and is caught "breaking" a local, state, or federal law regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, could he/she be subject to University disciplinary action?

Indiana state law allows the University to investigate and act on any suspicion of violation of local, state, or federal law. The University may also investigate and take action in incidents occurring in states other than Indiana.

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In compliance with federal requirements, Purdue University is providing you with information
relating to the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and related issues.
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