The University of North Alabama (UNA) prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and other drugs by its employees, guests, students and student organizations. As such, UNA has established regulations regarding use of alcoholic beverages for individuals, and for events sponsored by the University and/or recognized student organizations of the University.

Where possession, use, and distribution of alcohol are permitted, strict compliance with laws of the State of Alabama is required. Under no circumstances will any individual under the legal drinking age (minimum of 21 years of age) serve, consume, or possess alcohol on University properties or at University sponsored events; and no individual may serve or otherwise provide alcohol to people under the legal drinking age. Although alcohol may be served pursuant to the guidance contained herein, the sale of alcohol is prohibited as well as tipping for alcohol service.

All events where consumption or distribution of alcohol are permitted must be approved via the appropriate approval process as indicated by event type, and all UNA procedures regarding alcohol use must be followed at all times. UNA expectations and approval processes are available at the following web links.

1. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT REGULATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
   Student Code of Conduct regulations apply to all students of the University of North Alabama.
2. PROCEDURES REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT STUDENT ORGANIZATION SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
   Events organized by Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are not considered University sponsored events under this alcohol use document. RSOs must adhere to the guidelines and procedures outlined by the Center for Student Engagement. For more details, refer to the RSO guidelines at Center for Student Engagement's website.
3. HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE REGULATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN OR AROUND CAMPUS HOUSING
   Housing and Residence Life Regulations apply to all University residents and guests of the University of North Alabama.
4. POSSESSION, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED EVENT
   Any event at any location, which is sponsored by an officer, employee, or agent of the University in their capacity as a representative of the University.
5. UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY
   This policy applies to all employees of the University of North Alabama.
6. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF UNIVERSITY ALCOHOL PROTOCOLS
   Persons, organizations, or groups in possession of alcoholic beverages in violation of University protocols, or in violation of the laws of the State of Alabama, will be referred to the appropriate administrative disciplinary mechanism. The University maintains the right to forward possible violations of any federal, state, and local laws to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Revised: March 4, 2020; August 22, 2023; October 21, 2024