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Policy Number: 
4.8

Alcohol and Other Drugs (for Students, Staff, Faculty, and Visitors)

Cornell University will assist members of the university community in understanding the risks associated with consuming alcohol, and the need to prevent the harm that results from its misuse and abuse. The university permits the purchase and use of alcoholic beverages under certain conditions, but expects individuals to take specific measures to help prevent alcohol abuse in its community. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use, and/or sale of controlled substances or other illegal drugs is prohibited.

Policy Number: 
4.8
Responsible Executive: 
Vice President for Student and Campus Life
Responsible Offices: 
Cornell Health
Dean of Students
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Risk Management and Insurance
Date Issued: 
Saturday, May 1, 1999
Date Last Updated: 
Friday, March 22, 2019
Contact: 

Your local college or unit administrative office.

View Official Policy: 
PDF icon University Policy 4.8, Alcohol and Other Drugs (For Students, Staff, Faculty, and Visitors)

Recent Changes to this Policy

March 22, 2019: Added a clarifying paragraph to Overview. Fixed broken links.

March 12, 2019: Fixed broken links. Updated unit names. 

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