| ON CAMPUS |
| UNL is a "permit-only" campus. In other words, no one -- regardless of age-- can consume alcohol on campus property without a permit. Campus property includes all buildings, residence halls, stadiums, parking lots, dining and conference facilities, and Greek houses. Permits allowing alcohol at catered affairs where minors are present are approved by a Vice-Chancellor under a set of specific criteria. |
Things you should know:
| 1. Obviously, the university is under the same laws of the city of Lincoln and state of Nebraska. |
| There is an expectation by the state and city that the minimum age drinking laws, laws guarding against drunk driving, and other alcohol-related violations will be enforced on campus as they are in the community. |
| 2. A UNLPD officer or CSO can request entry into your residence hall or Greek chapter house room if they have PROBABLE CAUSE to do so. |
| Noise, loud music, obvious smell, or even a conformed report of illegal activity can serve as sufficient probable cause. So can the observation that the person who has entered a room is in obvious physical danger. Officers will always ask for permission first. You can refuse entry -- but police can get a search warrant if needed. |
| 3. A police officer can check for your consumption of alcohol anywhere on campus or in the community if they have PROBABLE CAUSE to do so. |
| Probable cause includes any behavior that is associated with intoxication, such as staggering, stumbling, vomiting, shouting, fighting, or other related behaviors. You can refuse a breathalizer test, but police can still put you in protective custody. |
| NU Alcohol Policy |