The use or possession of any alcoholic beverage is strictly prohibited on all University property except where appropriate University approval is given, subject to legal requirements. Guidelines for alcohol use are available at the Office of Student Involvement, located on the ground floor of the University Center. To request the use of alcoholic beverages, individuals should inquire at the Office of Student Auxiliary Services.
Social Event Policy for Functions with Alcohol Present
Policies Derived from State Statutes
No UMKC organized student organization shall knowingly violate any of the policies listed below:
1. Persons defined as underage (under 21 years of age) by Missouri are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol within the borders of the state.
2. Official identification is required to verify that a person has attained the legal age for possessing or consuming alcohol.
3. Persons of legal drinking age may not provide alcohol to underage persons.
4. It is not permitted to serve alcohol to any person who is bordering upon intoxication or who is obviously already intoxicated.
5. Hosts of a social function involving alcoholic beverages will be held accountable for the actions of their guests.
Policies Affecting All UMKC-Recognized Student Organizations
1. On an annual basis, organizations planning to sponsor alcohol-related events must send a representative to a one-hour risk-management program sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement and the Student Government Association (The program will be offered several times at the beginning of each semester).
2. Organizations sponsoring an off-campus event, in which alcoholic beverages may or will be present, must complete an Alcohol Social Event Registration Form and turn it into the Office of Student Involvement at least 72 hours (3 working days) prior to the date of the event.
3. Organizations sponsoring an alcohol-related event on campus must register the function at least 2 weeks in advance. Copies of the University alcohol policy are available by contacting the University Center Reservations Office or Administrative Offices.
4. No advertising which implies or acknowledges alcohol-related events (i.e., BYOB) will be permitted on campus.
5. No UMKC student fees will be used to pay for alcoholic beverages.
All organizations knowingly violating these policies will be referred to the Office of Student Involvement and the Student Conduct Code for appropriate disciplinary sanctions. Copies of the Student Conduct Code guidelines are available by contacting the Office of Student Involvement, located on the ground floor of the University Center. 152 153
Social Event Policy for Functions with Alcohol Present
Policies Derived from State Statutes
No UMKC organized student organization shall knowingly violate any of the policies listed below:
• Persons defined as underage (under 21 years of age) by Missouri are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol within the borders of the state.
• Official identification is required to verify that a person has attained the legal age for possessing or consuming alcohol.
• Persons of legal drinking age may not provide alcohol to underage persons.
• It is not permitted to serve alcohol to any person who is bordering upon intoxication or who is obviously already intoxicated.
• Hosts of a social function involving alcoholic beverages will be held accountable for the actions of their guests.
• Policies Affecting All UMKC Recognized Student Organizations
• On an annual basis, organizations planning to sponsor alcohol-related events must send a representative to a one-hour risk-management program sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement and the Student Government Association (The program will be offered several times at the beginning of each semester).
• Organizations sponsoring an off-campus event, in which alcoholic beverages may or will be present, must complete an Alcohol Social Event Registration Form and turn it into the Office of Student Involvement at least 72 hours (3 working days) prior to the date of the event.
• Organizations sponsoring an alcohol-related event on campus must register the function at least 2 weeks in advance. Copies of the University alcohol policy are available by contacting the University Center Reservations Office or Administrative Offices.
• No advertising which implies or acknowledges alcohol-related events (i.e., BYOB) will be permitted on campus.
• No UMKC student fees will be used to pay for alcoholic beverages.
All organizations knowingly violating these policies will be referred to the Office of Student Involvement and the Student Conduct Code for appropriate disciplinary sanctions. Copies of the Student Conduct Code guidelines are available by contacting the Office of Student Involvement, located on the ground floor of the University Center.