Consumption of alcohol on campus
It
is the policy of University College Dublin to regulate the consumption
of alcohol on campus, to encourage the development of sensible and
moderate attitudes towards drinking and to facilitate the organisation
of alcohol-free events.
In
line with this policy, the Academic Council has approved the following
revised regulations in relation to the consumption and advertising
of alcohol on campus.
1. Alcohol
may not be consumed on campus except in licensed clubs and restaurants
and other areas which have been temporarily designated by the Registrar
for the purpose of a particular event.
2. Open
containers of alcoholic drinks found on other areas of the campus may be confiscated
3. Alternatives
to alcoholic drinks, including tea, coffee and snacks, should be
available at a reasonable price in the licensed clubs during trading
hours.
4. The
Registrar has delegated the management of temporary designation of
rooms and halls to the Services Department. Those wishing to serve
alcoholic drinks at a party or reception should make application
to the local Duty Manager on the appropriate form. If the application
is approved, a permit will be issued to allow specified volumes of
wine and/or beer proportionate to the number of guests attending
the function. Services staff have authority to enforce the conditions
under which the permit is issued and to confiscate any wine or beer
in excess of the permitted quantities.
5. Sponsorship
of events or activities by the drinks industry is permitted only
where the event or activity has an evident cultural or sporting component.
6. It
is the policy of the university not to allow the display or circulation
on campus of promotional material for commercial events; the display
and circulation of promotional material on campus is a privilege
extended only to the Students’ Union, recognised Clubs and Societies
and other bona fide university
organisations. Promotional material for commercial or other external
events will be removed from UCD property.
7. Any
Club or Society which allows its title or logo to be used to promote
a commercial event or venue will be in breach of these regulations
and the Recognition Committee may take disciplinary action.
8. Clubs,
Societies and other groups organising events on- or off-campus may
not advertise free or cheap drinks as the main attraction of the
event. Posters or other promotional material contravening this regulation
may be removed, and the Recognition Committee may take disciplinary
action against any Club or Society which contravenes this regulation.
9. Drunken
or disorderly behaviour by students is a breach of the UCD Student
Code and may be the subject of disciplinary procedures under the
terms of the code.