4.112 President's Office
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Date Adopted/Most Recent Revision: 11/10/00

  1. General
    Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on campus except in Bridwell Courts apartment residences (see the current edition of the University Housing and Residence Life Handbook for the specific policy guidelines regulating the use of alcoholic beverages in university housing) and at social functions which have been registered and approved through the Dean of Students Office. Open containers are not allowed in public areas.

  2. Alcohol Policy Guidelines

    1. Alcoholic beverage functions must conform to state law.
    2. State law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages without a liquor license. This shall include the free distribution of alcoholic beverages in connection with a function for which a cover charge has been assessed.
    3. Public intoxication is considered to be offensive and in violation of this policy. Inappropriate and imprudent behavior will result in disciplinary action.
    4. Texas state law prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a public place at any time on Sunday between the hours of 2:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon and on all other days at any time between the hours of 2:15 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
    5. Alcoholic beverages may be served at scheduled university events only with prior approval by the Dean of Students. Applications for approval must be submitted in writing ten (10) days prior to the event. Approval will be based upon organizational planning, frequency of event, groups served by the activity, activity focus, the use and distribution of alcohol as part of the event, and event supervision. Applications for alcohol use must be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Students.
    6. Alcoholic beverages at approved university events must be distributed under such conditions which ensure compliance with state law with regard to consumption, intoxication, drinking age, distribution, sale, etc. BYOB functions will be limited to beer and wine only. Kegs are prohibited unless approval is received from the Dean of Students for a registered activity.
    7. It shall be a violation to possess, sell, distribute, or consume alcoholic beverages at athletics events, while on property owned or leased by Midwestern State University, whether sponsored by the university or an outside organization.
    8. It is the responsibility of university organizations, organizational officers and advisors, and individuals to be aware of these guidelines and their application to individual, as well as organizational activities.