Alcohol Policy

Saint Peter’s University students that are under the age of 21 are not permitted to sell, use, distribute, manufacture, or possess any form of alcoholic beverages. Students under 21 years of age may not sell, use, distribute, manufacture, or possess alcoholic beverages. Saint Peter’s University students that are 21 years of age or older are not permitted to provide, sell, or distribute alcohol to individuals that are under the age of 21. Saint Peter’s University follows local, state and/or federal law in relation to this specific policy.

• New Jersey State Law prohibits the sale, purchase or consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21. Violations of this law will not be tolerated on the University campus.
  • Students Living On Campus: If everyone assigned to the unit is 21 or above, alcohol may be stored and consumed in the living space. Alcohol is not permitted to be stored or consumed in the space if an individual under the age of 21 lives in the unit. Alcohol is also not permitted to be consumed in a space or unit where there are guests under the age of 21.
• ​​Alcohol consumption is not permitted on public grounds of the University, nor may open containers of alcohol be transported on the grounds by anyone, regardless of age.
• Alcohol at student-sponsored events on-campus is prohibited. This includes events sponsored by student clubs and organizations.
• Permission to serve alcohol at student-sponsored off campus events, e.g. a semi-formal dance, must be obtained from the Office of Leadership & Engagement. 

Failure to comply with this policy may result in student conduct action that is reflective of the severity of the policy violation.