It is against the City of Rock Hill code to “openly display or consume: any beer or wine in any place not specifically licensed for public consumption.  In keeping with this code, consumption of beer and wine is permitted only in the following areas on campus:
 In the students’ rooms who are of legal age; in the Snack Bar, The Shack, McBryde Hall and Residence Recreational areas with approval from the Director of Residence Life. 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION 
AT WINTHROP ATHLETIC EVENTS AND ALL PUBLIC PLACES ON CAMPUS 
IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.        

PROCEDURES FOR SERVING BEER AND/OR WINE

I.  Beer and wine may be served at group functions in the Snack Bar, The Shack, or McBryde only if permission to do so is secured in writing from the Director of Student Activities, 212 Dinkins.  

Special Note:  Free-flowing tap containers are not allowed.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted in student rooms with a limit of 12 persons in attendance, with minimal noise and the room door remaining closed.  The determination of when a party is excessive will be at the discretion of the Residence Life Staff.

II.  Recognized student organizations wishing to serve beer and wine at a function where an admission fee is required must obtain a beer and wine permit from the Director of Student Activities, 212 Dinkins, or the Dean for Student Development, 218 Dinkins, at least three weeks in advance of the planned event in order for an ABC license to be obtained.  Applications received after the three-week deadline will be denied.  ALL LICENSED FUNCTIONS MUST BE HELD IN McBRYDE, THE SHACK OR THE SNACK BAR.  For those events where beer and wine are served and no admission is charged, beer and wine permits must be obtained at least 48 hours in advance of the event (no ABC license is required for these events).  

III.  All beer and wine for licensed events (where an admission charge or donation is collected) must be ordered through dining services.

IV.  All beverages at licensed events must be sold and served by dining services personnel.  A $100 service charge for personnel, license and cleaning of taps and tap area assessed by the Dining Services.  Appropriate forms should be submitted with the Request for Beer and Wine Permit.

V.   Beer and wine for non-licensed events must be purchased from a source other than the Dining Services and the sponsoring organization must be completely responsible for beverage delivery, setup and cleanup.

VI.  At all events where alcoholic beverages are served, alternative non-alcoholic beverages and food must also be available.  Supervision may be required to insure Alcoholic Beverage Policies are observed.

VII.  The amount of beer and/or wine permitted for a function will be negotiated with the Director of Student Activities. 

VIII.  Tickets may not be sold on campus for off-campus events where alcoholic beverages will be served.

PROCEDURE FOR RESOLUTION OF POLICY VIOLATIONS:

1.  Directors in the Division of Student Life will review minor incidents of alleged violations and determine sanctions as a result of violations of these University policies regarding social events and parties.

2.  Appeals regarding actions and sanctions imposed by a Director may be submitted in writing to the Director for presentation to a review committee composed of the organizations adviser, two representatives from the Division of Student Life appointed by the Vice President of Student Life, and the Judicial Board Chair.

A student or student organization who is allegedly responsible for a major incident or is an accessory to misconduct involving prohibited conduct outlined in the Student Conduct Code, will be held accountable according to the process outlined in the Student Handbook.

Sanctions imposed against groups failing to follow established guidelines and policies may include but are not limited to:  specified hours of University service, fines and/or loss of campus privileges for a specified period of time (e.g. event restrictions), or recommendation for revocation of the organization charter to the Campus Review Committee of the Student Government Association.