Student Functions Involving Alcohol

SNHU has instituted the following procedures for alcohol functions held on and off-campus to insure that if alcohol is consumed it is done in a legal, low-risk fashion. University functions where alcohol is present shall be coordinated through the Offices of Campus Programming & Leadership, Public Safety, and the Wellness Center. A “university function” is defined as any event hosted or sponsored by students, student organizations or university personnel outside of the residence area. Every event should have a theme, or purpose (i.e. DJ, cruise, Senior Week) other than consumption of beverage alcohol. Participants at these events may only be members of the SNHU community, unless approved by the Director of Campus Programming.

Hosting Wet Events

Hosting wet functions is a privilege and failure to follow these guidelines is a violation of the University Code of Conduct and will be handled according to disciplinary procedures. Wet functions handled irresponsibly will not be tolerated. As an example, any event that is not planned well, forms are turned in late, and/or guidelines are not followed will result in the cancellation of the event. This could also result in the loss of privileges for future events. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the Director of Campus Programming, the Wellness Center, or the Dining Services professional in charge.

In order to sponsor a university function, a student representative from the organization must meet with the Director of Campus Programming no less than three weeks prior to its function, to pick up the proper registration forms. The completed registration forms must be reviewed by the Director of Campus Programming a minimum of two weeks prior to the function before approval for the event will be granted.

For wet functions, no one under 21 years of age will be admitted unless that person is working the function—students must possess two (2) forms of valid I.D. (Drivers license/passport and SNHU Student I.D.) The participants in the event should be of legal drinking age, and the success of the event is not dependent on mixed age groups. Trained service personnel must staff each event.

The gym will not be available for wet functions without approval from both the Director of Campus Programming and the Athletic Department.

Principles of good hosting will govern all events on and off campus involving the use of alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages and food must be visible and available throughout the event. The amount and availability of beer/wine and/or liquor at university wet functions will be determined by the Director of Campus Programming and is dependent upon estimated attendance.

The duration of university functions hosted by students or student organizations will be determined by the Director of Campus Programming. The cost of alcoholic beverages at university functions will be determined by the assigned liquor license - the Pub, SNHU Dining Services, or third party vendor.

With events being held on-campus, and not in the Pub, a representative from the sponsoring organization must meet with the Director of Dining Services no less than 10 days prior to the function to obtain the cafeteria alcohol beverage license. The sponsoring organization must pay Dining Services for rental of the license.

All outside groups using campus facilities serving alcohol (e.g. camps, weddings) must be coordinated through the Dining Services Office, Public Safety, and Conference Services.

For all off-campus events where alcohol is served, the sponsoring organization needs to make arrangements through a licensed transportation company at least three weeks prior to the event. These arrangements need to be coordinated and approved by the Director of Campus Programming.

Hosting Wet/Dry Events

Hosting wet/dry functions is a privilege and failure to follow these guidelines is a violation of the University Code of Conduct and will be handled according to disciplinary procedures. Wet/dry functions handled irresponsibly will not be tolerated. As an example, any event that is not planned well, forms are turned in late, and or guidelines are not followed will result in the cancellation of the event. This could also result in the loss of privileges for future events. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the Director of Campus Programming or the Dining Services professional in charge. These types of functions will primarily be held on the SNHU campus. The Director of Campus Programming, in consultation with the Office of Public Safety and the Wellness Center, will address exceptions on a case by case basis. Participants at these events may only be members of the SNHU community, unless approved by the Director of Campus Programming. Wet/Dry events should be held when the success of the event is dependent on mixed age groups.

In order to sponsor a university function, a representative from the organization must meet with the Director of Campus Programming no less than three weeks prior to its function, to pick up the proper registration forms. The completed registration forms must be reviewed by the Director of Campus Programming a minimum of two weeks prior to the function before approval for the event will be granted.

For wet/dry functions, trained service personnel must staff each event and each student will be carded and will be required to wear a wristband if they are 21 years of age and possess two (2) forms of valid I.D. (Drivers license/passport and SNHU Student I.D.)

The gym will not be available for wet/dry functions without approval from both the Director of Campus Programming and the Athletic Department.

Principles of good hosting will govern all events on and off campus involving the use of alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages and food must be visible and available throughout the event. The amount and availability of beer and/or wine at university wet/dry functions will be determined by the Director of Campus Programming and is dependent upon estimated attendance.

The duration of university functions hosted by students or student organizations will be determined by the Director of Campus Programming. The cost of alcoholic beverages at university functions will be determined by the assigned liquor license - the Pub, SNHU Dining Services, or third party vendor.

The amount and availability of beer/wine at university functions will be determined by the Office of Director of Campus Programming and is dependent upon estimated attendance.

A representative from the sponsoring organization must meet with the Director of Dining Services no less than 10 days prior to the function to obtain the cafeteria alcohol beverage license, unless the event is being held in the Last Chapter Pub. The sponsoring organization must pay Dining Services for rental of the license.

For all off-campus events where alcohol is served, the sponsoring organization needs to make arrangements through a licensed transportation company at least three weeks prior to the event. These arrangements need to be coordinated and approved through the Director of Campus Programming.