Central Michigan University

Bovee University Center

The use of alcoholic beverages in the Bovee University Center is restricted to the alcoholic beverage services offered by the university through its liquor license and following the guidelines described below. Persons may not bring alcoholic beverages into the University Center for possession, service or consumption, except as authorized in the course of their employment by the university or the Liquor Control Commission or as an agent of the commission. Alcohol beverage guidelines for the Bovee University Center allow alcoholic beverage service under the following guidelines:
* Beer, wine and liquor service is available to the following: Non-university conference groups Meetings or gatherings of CMU faculty, staff or administrators Weddings as authorized by current university policy
* Service areas for alcohol include: Rotunda, Board of Trustees' rooms, auditorium foyer, Down Under Food Court, Down Under Food Court patio, Multicultural Center and all meeting rooms.

Residence Hall Rooms/ University Apartments

Residents agree not to possess or consume intoxicating beverages in a residence hall or university apartment except as allowed by law and university policy pursuant to regulations enacted by the president. A copy of the alcohol regulations for university housing may be obtained from the Office of Residence Life.

Hospitality and Marketing Classes

Alcoholic beverages may be served only in accordance with state law and under the supervision and direction of a faculty member. All other classes must receive permission from the president or his or her designee before serving alcoholic beverages. Activities involving beverage alcohol must be directly related to the educational goals and objectives of the class.

Holding Classes or Review Sessions in Off-Campus Locations Where Alcohol Is Served

Presidential approval is required to hold a class, review session or similar class-related activity in a bar or at a faculty member's home where an alcoholic beverage is served. This provision applies to class-related trips, field trips and other activities. All off-campus actions by members of the university community should be conducted in a manner consistent with the spirit of this policy.

President's Residence

Alcoholic beverages may be served only in accordance with state law.

Tailgate Parties at Football Games

Alcoholic beverages may be served only in accordance with state law. To comply with CMU tailgating policy, unauthorized stand-alone tents and kegs, party balls, pooling or mass purchases of alcohol are not allowed. Tailgating is only permitted during the three-hour period prior to kickoff and may not continue during the game. Underage drinking is not allowed, and alcohol is not permitted outside the tailgate area. Tailgaters must clean up their trash, and dumpsters are provided. Any violation of tailgating regulations may result in immediate termination of tailgating privileges and criminal prosecution or disciplinary action through the CMU Office of Student Life.

Social Host

It is risky to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone other than yourself and your immediate party. Michigan law requires a license before a person can sell, trade or give away alcoholic beverages, and violation of this law is a felony. A social host does not need a license to serve invited guests who fall within the usual understanding of friends and personal visitors. A social host may be liable to guests and others for injuries resulting from serving alcohol, especially to a minor. It is strongly encouraged that nonalcoholic beverages and food be served and that a designated driver who does not consume alcohol be identified.

As Designated by the President

Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in university areas other than those described in sections A to F or in other areas pursuant to a license issued by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission without written permission of the president. This includes but is not limited to faculty, staff and administrative offices, classrooms, Neithercut, Beaver Island and continuing education locations. Presidential permission is required for alcohol consumption at holiday parties, retirement receptions or other events. The president can give permission for a truly social host event in areas not covered by the university liquor license. The president also can authorize a "bring-your-own" event in other areas. The president cannot authorize an event that requires a liquor license (i.e., selling or serving to a large group or sharing a keg) in an area not covered by the university liquor license or served by university employees.

Conference Groups and Other Lessees of University Facilities

Conference groups and those who lease university facilities must comply with this policy. University employees who sign any agreement are responsible for informing the conference group or lessee of this policy.

Other Areas

Unopened containers of alcoholic beverages may be present in an unauthorized area of the campus solely for the purpose of transporting it to an authorized area by individuals of legal drinking age.