ALCOHOL, DRUGS, WEAPONS AND THE LAW The College has the obligation to uphold federal, state and local laws with regard to possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs. The College will not protect students from legal investigations and action and will cooperate with legal authorities when necessary. Alcohol. The legal age for the possession and use of all alcoholic beverages in Illinois is 21. Fraudulent identification for the purpose of securing alcoholic beverages and/or purchasing such beverages for minors is a violation of state and local law. Students who are 21 years of age may use alcoholic beverages of any category in their rooms when the doors are closed and no minors, other than a roommate, are present. Statistics show and the Elmhurst College experience supports the fact, that alcohol contributes to both occurrence of crime as well as victimization. The College annually sponsors Alcohol Awareness events early in the Fall Term, at various times during the year, and makes counseling services and referrals available to students. Alcohol Policy All members of the Elmhurst College community are considered adults and are thus expected to comply with the laws (local, state and federal) regarding alcoholic beverages and to take personal responsibility for their conduct. Students who have a guest on campus or in the College buildings are responsible for the conduct of the guest and for advising him or her of the applicable laws and Elmhurst College’s policies pertaining to alcoholic beverages. Therefore, the following policies have been adopted: The distribution, consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the buildings and on the grounds of Elmhurst College. There are two exceptions if you are of legal drinking age: 1. Resident students 21 years of age and older may responsibly consume alcohol with their doors closed and no minors, other than a roommate, present. Kegs and party balls are not permitted. Alcoholic beverages are not to be consumed in public areas of the residence halls and any College apartments, including but not limited to, lounges, lobbies, community bathrooms, laundry rooms, hallways and stairwells. 2. Alcohol at a College-sponsored event requires prior approval by the President of the College.
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