Alcohol Policy
This information is from Major Facts, the student handbook. The information printed is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. However, this does not preclude the possibility of changes taking place during the academic year. Any changes will be updated on this website.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Laws Prohibit:

• Persons under 21 years of age from purchasing, attempting to purchase, consuming, possessing or transporting alcoholic beverages.
• Public intoxication as evidenced by boisterous and offensive conduct or endangerment of self, others or property.
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• Unlicensed sale or possession for sale, of any alcoholic beverages.

MILLSAPS COLLEGE ALCOHOL POLICY

• Consumption and distribution of alcohol must be within state laws, local laws, and College policy. Consumption of alcohol by and distribution of alcohol to those who are not of legal age is prohibited.
• All residents under the age of 21 are prohibited from having any alcoholic beverages or empty alcohol containers in residence halls.
• Alcoholic beverages shall not be possessed or consumed in any classroom, laboratory, or office.
• Any alcohol or illegal drug violation committed by a student less than 21 years of age may be reported to the parents/guardian of that student.
• Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages must be discrete and inconspicuous and in conformity with state and local laws. Any alcoholic beverages which are being consumed in public areas must be in containers which are opaque and which are not identifiable as holding alcoholic beverages.
• Public intoxication and/or disruptive behavior related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be considered a violation of this policy.
• Failure to comply with the directive of a member of the College’s staff in regard to compliance with this policy will also be considered a violation of this policy.
• A student who has violated the College’s alcohol policy may be required to enter a program which provides professional help for alcohol abuse or complete an online alcohol education course at that student’s expense.
• There may be no mention or reference to alcohol in the advertisement of any event.
• For any campus events, reasonable limits will be set concerning the amount of alcohol an individual will be permitted to bring into the facility.
• Compliance with the alcohol policy is considered to be part of the student’s obligation as a student at Millsaps College. Failure to comply with this policy will be considered to be a violation and will result in either a fine being levied and filed in the Office of Student Life or in the filing of charges as enforced by the Code of Conduct.
• Providing a student I.D. or Driver’s License to another person for purposes of possessing, purchasing, or consuming alcohol is prohibited.
• Using or attempting to use a fraudulent or altered Driver’s License or other false form of identification to possess, purchase, or consume alcohol is prohibited.
• Beer kegs or large distribution containers are not permitted on campus.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol on campus may result in, but is not limited to, the following sanctions:
  — The student’s car keys will be confiscated immediately.
  — The student must participate in an alcohol program as specified by the Office of Student Life.
  — All DUI incidents will result in the loss of the violator’s driving privileges for no less than one month.
  — The minimum fine for DUI will be $100.00, in addition to the $100 traffic violation fine.
  Note: The Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students or designee will have the right to increase any or all DUI sanctions depending on circumstances of the incident (including the permanent loss of driving privileges for 2nd offenders).

GUIDELINES FOR ON/OFF CAMPUS EVENTS WITH ALCOHOL
Only College recognized groups and organizations may sponsor events involving alcohol. All student events must be registered with, and approved by, the Office of Student Life.
Student groups must use the Activity Registration form. College departments and off campus groups must be approved by the appropriate administrative office and must follow all campus policies and procedures. Sponsoring organizations have the responsibility to inform their members and guests of state law, local ordinances and all College regulations.

• All campus events are private events and attendance shall be limited to members of the Millsaps community and invited guests, unless made more restrictive by the sponsor of the event.
• Registration forms for student events must be submitted to the Office of Student Life by noon on the Wednesday before the event is to take place, but no less than 48 hours before the event.
• All on-campus and off-campus events beginning Sunday through Thursday shall end at midnight. Events beginning on Friday or Saturday nights shall end at 2 a.m. After this time no person shall have alcohol outside those areas designated in section D.
• Student groups that anticipate hosting events where alcoholic beverages may be present, shall provide evidence to the Office of Student Life that 80% of the membership has participated in an approved alcohol education workshop prior to hosting their first event of the year. Workshops must have prior approval of the Office of Student Life.
• Sponsoring student organizations shall provide nonalcoholic beverages and food which are easily accessible and available for the duration of the event.
• All student sponsored events involving alcohol are required to have at least two Monitors unless exemptions have been granted. Campus Safety Officers and additional Monitors may be required as determined by the characteristics of the particular facility being used, the event and/or number of events being sponsored. (Sponsoring organizations will be responsible for the cost of additional Campus Safety Officers when necessary.) At least one Monitor must be of legal drinking age (21). Monitors shall be responsible for: management of the event and compliance with College policies; checking for identification bracelets on those students allowed to consume alcoholic beverages; implementing reasonable precautionary measures to insure that alcoholic beverages are not accessible to persons who appear intoxicated; and such guests are given options for safe transportation or escorts home. The Monitors or any Campus Safety Officer shall have the right to deny access to an event to anyone they determine is impaired by alcohol or other drugs. Monitors shall not be impaired by alcohol or other drugs, nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages while on duty. Monitors must have undergone an alcohol educational workshop designed for Monitors.
• If an event is sponsored by two or more student organizations, each organization shall be responsible for having a Monitor (in addition to any other Monitors required).
• All student sponsored events where alcoholic beverages are permitted, will be “bring your own beverage” (BYOB) or third party vendors. Petitions for other options may be presented at the time of registration. Oversized containers of alcohol are prohibited. Examples include, but are not limited to: kegs, beer balls, and common source containers such as punches.
• Only individuals wearing the designated wristbands shall be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages. Millsaps students, 21 years or older, who wish to consume alcohol must present their Millsaps Student I.D. to a Campus Safety Officer in order to receive a wristband. Guests must show a valid driver’s license or passport, showing date of birth. Wristbands must be worn at all events approved for alcohol if the student is consuming alcohol and will be available from Campus Safety Officers working the south side of campus and at the south gate house. Wristbands may not be shared or exchanged among students.
• Sponsoring student organizations must post signs with a schedule of the names and duty times of the Monitors at their events in a prominently visible area. Signs will be provided by the Office of Student Life and include information regarding state laws and the Millsaps College alcohol policy.
• Games, contests, and other activities or paraphernalia designed to encourage rapid and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
  

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