Washington State University by policy aims to eliminate alcohol and drug abuse and to educate the University community on relevant laws and consequences. This policy provides consistency and clarity on the permitted use and enforcement of alcohol laws and statutes on all WSU properties statewide.
In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the University developed the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy and Program. This policy prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol on university-controlled property. In addition, WSU complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. This program provides educational and training programs and prohibits the use of controlled substances in the workplace.
The University strictly enforces State of Washington laws regarding alcohol and does not tolerate the illegal use, possession, or sale of intoxicating beverages. Existing state laws enforced include, but are not limited to, those concerning the checking of identification cards, minors in possession, furnishing alcohol to minors, possession of open containers, driving under the influence, and exhibiting unruly or intoxicated behavior.
Consumption or possession of alcohol in public areas of any University-owned or controlled property is prohibited except when those who are 21 years of age or older are participating in a sponsored event for which there is an alcohol license or banquet permit. Serving alcohol at University events is governed by the following policies:
- When WSU events are held at private venues, individuals may purchase spirits from private vendors.
- When private parties rent WSU facilities including those in the Compton Union Building, beer, wine, and distilled spirits may be served in accordance with state law.
- On football game days, the following policies will be followed:
- Beer, wine, and distilled spirits sales will begin no earlier then three hours prior to kickoff, and there will be no sale of alcohol during or after the game.
- Identification will be checked for everyone purchasing alcohol in the Fieldhouse and these individuals will be issued a wrist band.
Additionally, WSU does not permit any form of broadcast or print advertising from spirit or beer companies in any of its facilities, including in the Fieldhouse prior to football games. This policy does not pertain to advertising in the student-operated newspaper, The Daily Evergreen.
Certain forms of promotion may be allowed upon approval from the Vice President of University Relations. The use of the WSU Trademarks and logos in association with promotion and/or marketing of alcohol is strictly prohibited without submission to the WSU Trademarks office for approval.
Additional alcohol policies apply to current WSU students and are administered by the Office of Student Conduct. Follow this link for more information:
http://www.conduct.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=693
