Alcoholic Beverages
The possession and use of alcoholic beverages in college-owned housing is prohibited, except in designated theme houses and apartments when students are 21 years of age or older (refer below for specific details of the policy for theme houses and apartments). A detailed description of the College's alcohol policy is found in the "Code of Student Conduct" section of the Student Handbook.

Theme Houses and Apartments: Augustana acknowledges that drinking is a personal choice for students who are at least 21 years old and who live in designated student housing located beyond the traditional boundaries of the campus. Students who live in these college-owned or managed housing facilities and who are of legal drinking age shall have the opportunity to make responsible decisions regarding their use of alcoholic beverages. There are specific policy details for different housing facilities as described below.

Theme Houses: For the purpose of this policy, the term "Theme House" includes all college-owned or managed houses used for student occupancy.

This policy permits students only students who are at least 21 years of age to possess alcoholic beverages for personal use.

a. Each theme house, with a majority of residents who are of legal age, will establish community standards with guidance from the Dean of Students Office that specifically address alcohol-related rules and procedures.
b. The use of alcoholic beverages is restricted to the privacy of the interior of the house. Open containers of alcohol are prohibited outside on patios and in yards.
c. Kegs, party balls, and other large amounts of alcoholic beverages are prohibited and include activities such as drinking games and beer bongs that encourage the high-risk consumption of alcohol.
d. Advertising that promotes alcohol-related activities is not permitted.
e. Students in violation of this policy may be subject to loss of the privilege to live in theme houses resulting in either re-assignment or removal from college housing.

Apartments: For the purpose of this policy, the term "apartment" means all college-owned or managed apartments used for student occupancy. This policy permits students who are at least 21 years of age to possess alcoholic beverages for personal use only in the private setting of their apartment unit.

a. No more than six persons are permitted in an apartment if alcohol is present.
b. In situations where a roommate is not of age, it will be a violation of policy if there is any under-aged consumption. Roommate(s) who are of age may be charged with providing alcohol to a minor.
c. The use of alcoholic beverages is restricted to the privacy of the interior of the apartment. Open containers of alcohol are prohibited outside on patios, decks, and other public areas.
d. Parties and like gatherings that are disruptive will not be condoned.
e. Kegs, party balls, and other large amounts of alcoholic beverages are prohibited and include activities such as drinking games and beer bongs that encourage the high-risk consumption of alcohol.
f. Advertising that promotes alcohol-related activities is not permitted.
g. Students in violation of this policy may be subject to loss of the privilege to living in an apartment resulting in either re-assignment or removal from college housing.