Alcohol & Other Drug Statement & Policies of WPI Greek Council
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Only closed functions (invitation only) are allowed when alcohol will be present. Attendance at functions is limited to two (2) guests per chapter member who must be in attendance; not to exceed limits of existing fire and safety codes.
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Functions may not be advertised if alcohol will be present.
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Weeknight functions involving alcohol are not allowed at any chapter house.
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Minors may not be served or bring alcohol to any chapter house or other campus activities.
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Chapters must effectively control access to premises when alcohol is served.
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Members and guests must carry identification during functions if alcohol is present.
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University officials, including campus police, will be allowed entry into chapter houses when there are health or safety concerns.
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Violation of policies will result in an administrative hearing. The following penalty(s) will be imposed:
Social Probation: A period during which a chapter may not sponsor any social functions, on or off campus, where alcohol is present.
Recognition Probation: A period of review during which a chapter will be notified of specific concerns and must comply with requests for remediation by a specific date.
Recognition Suspension: A period during which a chapter is no longer a member of the WPI Greek system; is not entitled to participate in rush; may not use WPI's name; and is no longer considered as a recognized student organization. Recolonization is not guaranteed, and is subject to the current recolonization procedure on file in the Student Activities Office.