Student Alcohol Policy

1. A “strike” is the University’s official recognition of a student’s or registered student organization’s violation of the Student Alcohol Policy. Nothing herein shall waive a student’s right to due process. A strike is a final University disciplinary action that finds the respondent (alleged) responsible of an alcohol-related violation. Additionally, students and RSOs may also receive consequences under the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code.

1. Alcohol is not permitted in fraternity and sorority chapter facilities or surrounding areas except for registered events as outlined below.
2. Fraternities and sororities may host scheduled alcohol events (including tailgates) following the below criteria. Alcohol events:
   1. Must be registered with the University through the RSO Event Registration Process five (5) business days prior to the event.
   2. Must be in adherence to their national/international alcohol-related policies.
   3. Must have appropriate chapter adviser supervision on site.
   4. Must include a Risk Management and Harm Prevention Plan along with confirmation of a third-party vendor to serve alcohol as part of the registration process.
   5. Must provide transportation to and from off-campus events. This may include designated drivers, public transportation, and/or other ride-share platforms.
3. Bulk or common source alcohol containers (kegs, “trashcan punch,” drinking games, etc.) are not permitted in and around chapter facilities under any circumstances.

1. Alcohol Events
   1. Must be registered with the University through the RSO Event Registration Process five (5) business days prior to the event.
   2. Must include a Risk Management and Harm Prevention Plan along with confirmation of a third-party vendor to serve alcohol as part of the registration process.
   3. Must provide transportation to and from off-campus events. This may include designated drivers, public transportation, and/or other ride-share platforms.
2. Recruitment Events
   1. Alcohol is not permitted at recruitment, intake, and new member events.

The University strongly supports and encourages students to seek emergency medical assistance for themselves or others experiencing a medical emergency due to alcohol or other drug use. Amnesty pardons OU students from formal Student Conduct disciplinary action and may be granted to students and organizations calling for help, as well as the student who is experiencing the medical emergency. Amnesty eligibility is at the sole discretion of the Office of Student Conduct and may be granted if a student and/or registered student organization seeking help:

1. contacts emergency, medical, law enforcement and/or University staff promptly for assistance,
2. remains with the person experiencing the medical emergency until assistance arrives, and
3. cooperates with all emergency and law enforcement personnel.

Students and registered student organizations who are granted amnesty may still receive communication and resources from University departments to support their well-being and reduce risk in the future.

Fostering an environment of integrity, respect, and the highest ethical standards is a top priority. Each member of the OU community shares the responsibility of ensuring these values are firmly upheld and concerns and misconduct are promptly reported and addressed.

1. OU Report It! or 1-844-428-6531
2. Student Conduct Report an Incident

The University may act on any reliable information it receives. Although not an exhaustive list, the University may be notified of prohibited conduct in the following ways:

1. A police report from any police department or security agency including, but not limited to, the University of Oklahoma Police Department and the Norman Police Department.
2. Notification by a University official that an alcohol violation occurred.
3. Any information deemed reliable by the University that comes to the attention of a University official including, but not limited to, reports submitted to the University and online and social media posts.

Once notified of alleged prohibited conduct, the University may investigate the information received to determine if the conduct constitutes a violation prior to taking action. Nothing herein shall waive a student’s right to due process.

• Satisfactorily complete an approved alcohol education program.
• $100.00 Total administrative fee and program cost.
• Censure. An official reprimand. The notation of Censure shall be removed upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma subject to completion of disciplinary sanctions.

• Satisfactorily complete an approved alcohol counseling program. All costs assessed to the student.
• $150.00 Administrative fee.
• Satisfactorily complete twenty (20) hours of approved community service.
• Disciplinary probation as defined by the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. The notation of Disciplinary probation shall be removed upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma subject to completion of disciplinary sanctions.
• Parent/Guardian notification via the listed contact information in the student’s file.

• Suspension as defined by the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code for a minimum of one (1) semester up to a maximum of two (2) years.
  • The charged student may appeal the sanction within forty-eight (48) hours of notice of the decision. The appeal should be submitted via email to the Office of Student Conduct. Upon request of an appeal, the VPSA or their designee shall have five (5) business days to review and determine the outcome. The VPSA/designee’s decision is final.
• Parent/Guardian notification via the listed contact information in the student’s file.
• A student suspended after the 3rd strike and readmitted to the University of Oklahoma, is readmitted with two (2) strikes.

A student who has received a first strike may request, via email to the Office of Student Conduct, that the strike and the record be removed from their student file provided the student meets the relevant eligibility criteria and provides documents evidencing the following:

1. It has been one (1) year since the student was found responsible by the University for an alcohol violation.
2. The student has not received any additional charges or alcohol-related violations on or off-campus since the student was found responsible by the University for the alcohol violation at issue.
3. The student timely completed and exceeded all sanctions required by the University.

Removal of the strike is at the sole discretion of the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. Additionally, this opportunity for a student to have a first strike removed from their University record applies only to charges under the University’s Three Strike Procedures and in no way limits any other available action by the University including, but not limited to, any violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code.

Moreover, a removal of a strike does not apply to DUIs, and a student is only eligible for one (1) strike removal during their attendance at the University.

• Administrative Fee: $500+
  A minimum administrative fee of $500.00 or a per capita rate of $1.00 to $20.00 based on the RSO’s membership at the time of the violation, whichever is more appropriate.
• Alcohol Education Program
  A defined number or percentage of the RSO’s membership must complete an approved alcohol education program.
• Community Service
  An aggregate community service requirement for the RSO of 10-25 hours per capita based on the RSO’s membership at the time of the violation. It is at the discretion of the University as to whether pledges or associate members will be included in fulfilling the requirements of the sanction.
• Censure
  A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations, including the possibility of more severe disciplinary sanctions in the event of the finding of a violation of any University regulation within a stated period of time.

• Administrative Fee: $1,000+
  A minimum administrative fee of $1,000.00 or a per capita rate of $5.00 to $20.00 based on the RSO’s membership at the time of the violation, whichever is more appropriate.
• Alcohol Education Program
  A defined number or percentage of the RSO’s membership must complete an approved alcohol education program.
• Community Service
  An aggregate community service requirement for the RSO of 10-25 hours per capita based on the RSO’s membership at the time of the violation. It is at the discretion of the University as to whether pledges or associate members will be included in fulfilling the requirements of the sanction.
• Disciplinary Probation
  Exclusion from participation in privileged or extracurricular and University activities set forth in the notice for a period of time specified. Other conditions of the probation may apply to any other activities of the RSO in the University community, except those that would affect the RSO’s academic pursuits.

• Administrative Fee: $1,500+
  A minimum administrative fee of $1,500.00 or a per capita rate of $10.00 to $20.00 based on the RSO’s membership at the time of the violation, whichever is more appropriate.
• Alcohol Education Program
  A defined number or percentage of the RSO’s membership must complete an approved alcohol education program.
• Community Service
  An aggregate community service requirement for the RSO of 10-25 hours per capita based on the RSO’s membership at the time of the violation. It is at the discretion of the University as to whether pledges or associate members will be included in fulfilling the requirements of the sanction.
• RSO Suspension
  The RSO will be suspended for a minimum of one (1) semester up to a maximum of two (2) years. University approval is required before the RSO will be reinstated.
  • The charged RSO may appeal the sanction within forty-eight (48) hours of notice of the decision. The appeal should be submitted via email to the Office of Student Conduct. Upon request of an appeal, the VPSA or their designee shall have five (5) business days to review and determine the outcome. The VPSA/designee’s decision is final.

Any violation by the RSO remains part of its “Three Strikes” record for a period of three (3) calendar years, unless the RSO requests and the University grants removal of an eligible first strike in accordance with the below criteria.

An RSO that has received a first strike may request, via email to the Office of Student Conduct, that the strike and the record be removed from its file provided the RSO meets the relevant eligibility criteria and provides documents evidencing the following:

1. it has been one (1) year since the RSO was found responsible by the University for an alcohol violation;
2. the RSO has not received any additional charges or alcohol-related violations on or off-campus, since receiving the alcohol violation at issue; and
3. the RSO timely completed and exceeded all sanctions required by the University.

Removal of an RSO strike is at the sole discretion of the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. Additionally, this opportunity for an RSO to have a first strike removed from its University record applies only to charges under the University’s Three Strikes Procedures and in no way limits any other available action by the University including, but not limited to, any violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. If removal of the strike is granted, the RSO cannot request the removal of another strike for a period of three (3) calendar years from the date the strike is removed. RSOs are not eligible for deferred strikes.