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AU is technically a dry campus, and students need to be aware that if they are caught with the possession of alcohol or illegal substances on campus, the school has the right to turn them in to campus police for punishment. Who you get as an RA can make a huge difference because some RAs are much stricter than others when it comes to enforcing the rules. While students can get away with having a few drinks in their dorm rooms with a couple of friends, there are no massive parties in the dorms. The partying occurs in off-campus fraternity houses and nearby apartments. 

The campus upholds strict rules and penalties when it comes to keeping everyone in check, and alcohol is not permitted anywhere on school grounds, even for those over 21. With recent drug busts, the campus has been cracking down on illegal activity. The best advice: if you must partake in activities that the school forbids, then do it quietly in your room and, odds are, you won’t get in trouble.

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Campus Strictness at American University

strudge206

'15

International Studies

4.2

A-

Freedom!

Socially, students are allowed to bring whoever they want, as long as they take responsibility over that person. Adulthood!

Dec 26, 2011

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Campus Strictness at American University

hlh

'14

International Studies

3.1

B-

Just Be Smart

AU is technically a dry campus meaning that no one, not even those who are over 21, may have alcohol on campus. However, a majority of upperclassmen live off campus anyway, and students who are under 21 would get in trouble on any campus for being in possession of alcohol. That being said, there is definitely alcohol on campus and it's not particularly hard to find it if that's what you're into.

You have to be smart about it though, because RA's will not hesitate to write you up and report you to Student Conduct. First time alcohol offenses aren't the end of the world, but don't get caught a second time because you will be put on academic probation and your parents will be notified. Wuh-oh.

Nov 08, 2011

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Campus Strictness at American University

omgwatt

'13

Biology

3.8

B+

It's Not That Bad

They have their strictness on alcohol and drug use and honor code violations, but they're sometimes a bit too lenient on noises.

May 31, 2011

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