Residence Hall Policy
The residence hall policy applies to all students who live in the residence halls at all Penn State campuses. If you are visiting a friend at another Penn State campus, the policy still applies.
Keep in mind that it is a violation to provide fake information, like name or age, to a University official. It is also a violation to fail to follow the instructions of a University official or fail to present ID.
The Residence Hall policy states:
At University Park, this includes Nittany Apartments and Eastview Terrace.
It is a violation of state law and University policy for a student under 21 years of age to attempt to purchase, consume, possess, or transport alcoholic beverages. It is unlawful to sell, furnish, and give alcoholic beverages or to permit alcoholic beverages to be sold, furnished or given to any minor.
You will be referred to the Residence Life, the Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response, and/or University Police if guests are violating the on-campus alcohol policies. This means that if you invite your hometown friends to campus and they have a party in your room, even if you're not there, you will still be held responsible.
This applies even if you are 21 or older. Residential areas include: room, common area, common building, building entryway, or quad area immediately adjacent to the residence halls.
This includes any football game or special event weekend. Students who are found with alcohol in these areas will likely be charged with a policy violation.
