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Campus police, though well intentioned, are often inconsistent. If you get caught with alcohol on campus or in the dorms, it will be confiscated, assuming you are underage, and you’ll likely have to meet with your hall director to schedule alcohol education classes (euphemism for junior AA meetings). Many students who have experienced residential life at ASU have also experienced the wonders of getting a Minor In Possession (MIP). Drugs are a different story. Campus security may or may not notify Tempe police when they catch a student with illegal narcotics. It depends on the quantity, severity of the infraction, and the general mood of the officer who caught you. The best approach is to assume you’ll be arrested for any major violation. So don’t get caught.

While some students say it’s possible to drink your heart out and not get caught, it’s difficult because the smallest amount of excess noise will bring the campus police to your door. Even if you are 21, it is possible to get in trouble if you have underage friends hanging around while you’re drinking. Your best bet is to stick to house parties if you’re underage, or at least be extremely careful about the noise level in your dorms. At the same time, it’s important to understand the consequences that can come from things like drinking and driving. A freshman girl was hit and killed here several years ago by a drunk driver while she was crossing the street. Maybe the ASU police could be more lenient about MIPs, but as far as DUIs, they are only trying to protect students and prevent accidents. Try to remember that campus security’s top priority is to keep peace. Few among them receive gratification from ruining your fun.

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Campus Strictness at Arizona State University

nmarek

Broadcast Journalism '14

4.6

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Be Warned

Like every university, ASU is non other that they enforce a strict underage drinking policy and the Tempe and ASU police will break up anything that's out of control. If you do this in the dorms and do it multiple times while getting caught, you could be in jeopardy of being put on probation or even losing housing on-campus. Just be smart and if you want to drink then do not advertise the party in the dorms.

May 22, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Arizona State University

szapolsk

Asian Studies '12

3.5

B

Strict but Not Strict Enough

The police force is strict but does not deliver severe punishments like expulsion or suspension. The only thing they accomplish is having students serve court-times and removal from the dorms.

May 18, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Arizona State University

ghf

Political Science and Government '13

4.2

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No Personal Experience

My friends and I have never been in trouble on campus.

May 13, 2012

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