Virginia Tech Alcohol Policies (Plain English Version)
Here are the Violations:

• If you are under 21, it is illegal for you to drink.
• It is illegal for anyone to buy alcohol for someone under 21.
• It is illegal for anyone to be drunk in public or to drive while drunk, on- or off-campus.
• It is a violation of university policy for your drunken behavior to disturb someone else's ability to sleep, study, or live peacefully. (Of course, this also means that other people's drunken behavior should not disturb your study or sleep.)
• It is a violation of university policy for you to hurt or endanger yourself or someone else through drinking.
• It is illegal to be in possession or use false identification or another's identification.
• If you are arrested or receive a summons for an alcohol related violation within either the town of Blacksburg or Montgomery County, your case will also be referred to the Virginia Tech judicial system for further action.

This plain-English summary is provided for your convenience. Read the entire alcohol policy in University Policies for Student Life (UPSL) in the Hokie Handbook. If you have questions, call the Office of Judicial Affairs at 231-3790, and they will be happy to answer any questions.

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Greek Party Policies
In the spirit of brotherhood, Greek organizations have established the following policies to ensure the safety of their guests:

• Those under the legal drinking age of 21 years may not consume alcohol on our premises.
• Participation in drinking games and other "high-risk" drinking behaviors is not permitted.
• Nonalcoholic beverages and food are available whenever there is alcohol present at one of our events.
• The possession, sale and/or use of illegal or controlled substances is strictly prohibited.
• We have established a designated driver program, please see a fraternity member if you need a ride home.
• Non-drinking party monitors are available, please see a fraternity member if you need assistance.
• We do not tolerate or condone sexually abusive behavior or racism whether physical, mental, or emotional.
• As a guest in our neighborhood, we ask that you act with courtesy toward our neighbors.
• Please refrain from levels of noise that could be bothersome to our neighbors.
• Please do not trespass on our neighbors' property.

Report Violations of This Policy to
Office of Greek Life (231-5725)

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