Alcohol Policy

Alcohol Limits

Each resident of a room is allowed to have no more than one of the following at any point:

• No more than (6 cans/bottles) of beer/malt beverage
• 1 standard bottle of wine (4-5 glasses)
• 1 standard bottle of hard liquor (a fifth)

The sale, purchase, possession, transportation, storage, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Manhattanville College property and at off-campus Manhattanville College sponsored functions is permitted only in accordance with New York State law and only as outlined in the following sections:

• In accordance with New York State law, it is a violation for anyone under 21 years of age to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol while on College premises. This includes, but is not limited to, any public or private function sponsored by the College or any members of its three constituencies (students, faculty and staff).
• It is a violation for anyone 21 years of age or older to provide alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age on College premises, including residence halls.
• Kegs and other bulk containers of alcohol are not permitted in student residence halls. This includes items such as Heineken mini kegs and similar items. Whole, half, quarter kegs, beer balls, or any similar containers are not permitted in any area of the campus without special written permission of the Dean of Students or their designee.
• Drinking games in any form are not permitted on campus. Items, such as funnels, that encourage less than responsible approach to alcohol use will be confiscated regardless the age of the owner.( i.e. Students age 21 and over included)
• Spiked punch and Jell-O shots containing alcohol, regardless of alcohol content are prohibited.
• Public intoxication, no matter the age, is prohibited on Manhattanville college campus. 
• Pursuant to New York State law, open containers are illegal. Alcoholic beverages MUST be in a closed and concealed container and alcoholic beverage containers MUST be concealed when transported on campus grounds and in residence. There will be no open containers of alcohol or drinking of alcoholic beverages permitted in public areas. This includes hallways, bathrooms, public areas of residence halls and outside areas of the campus.
• Alcohol is not permitted in any academic and athletic spaces on campus (e.g., classrooms, lounges in the Library or academic or athletic buildings, athletic fields, faculty and administrative offices).
• Visitors of Manhattanville College students must abide by the rules that apply to their host. For example, if a visitor of a student is of legal drinking age, but his/her host is not, then the visitor may not consume alcohol on Manhattanville College premises. Manhattanville students are fully responsible for their visitors’ actions on campus in regard to the Code of Conduct.
• Distribution of alcoholic beverages is generally prohibited at student organization-sponsored events, unless necessary permission is obtained (See Student Activities section).
• Disorderly Conduct resulting from the use of alcohol is unacceptable and will be considered a serious and additional violation of the College Policy. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to: abusive language, racial or sexual slurs, graffiti, fighting, destruction and removal of property. Excessive noise, overcrowding, property damage, disruption of community functions, public intoxication, persons congregating in adjacent hallways, abusive behavior toward others, and fighting shall warrant immediate action on the part of Campus Safety and/or the Director of Residence Life or designee.
• This policy governs students representing the College at any off campus event (e.g., student representatives at conferences and athletic teams at away games).
• Individuals will be held responsible for any activities taking place in their room. Empty alcohol containers will be considered evidence of consumption. This includes containers designed to store alcohol as decorative containers. 
• Parents/Guardians will be notified, of any student under the age of 21 years old, of any alcohol policy violations; regardless of the sanction.