Carleton College
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Carleton has several policies regarding drugs and alcohol that can be summed in up in just a few words: behave responsibly, don’t send yourself to the hospital, and don’t set anything on fire. If you follow those rules, you’ll never encounter problems. The school sees RAs as crowd control more than anything else. If you’re drinking in the hallway, an RA will tell you to take it in your room. They’ll never force you to pour it out, even if you’re underage—unless you throw up on their door or set up a distillery in the bathroom. The same goes for pot. RAs ignore the smell unless it becomes a problem for the entire floor. The school expects students to police themselves and believe that this trust will breed responsible, adult-like behavior. For the most part, this theory succeeds.

Carleton is a private college, so that means they can bar Northfield police from campus. This means students don’t have to worry about police banging on your door if you’re underage. Northfield police must get the college’s consent to enter residences. Northfield police usually break up off campus parties at 1 a.m., but very rarely do they ticket underage drinkers if they leave the party without causing a ruckus. Campus parties are also broken up at 1 a.m., and campus security will never give you a ticket unless you moon them or set something on fire—and even then, you’ll probably get away with just a warning.

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Campus Strictness at Carleton College

cmak

'14

Psychology

5.0

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Really Relaxed

The school just wants you to be safe. Drinking is not a big deal. The only thing the school kinda cracks down on is pot, but even that is rarely something that gets caught. Basically, the rule is don't be an idiot and the school won't interfere.

Nov 29, 2011

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Impero

'15

Latin and Ancient Greek Studies

5.0

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Extremely Relaxed- If You're Not Outrageously Experimental You Wouldn't Even Notice Rules Exist

The Sayles dances are now sparsely populated by the campus police, but they generally don't get in the way and are there to make sure the people who go are actually students and that nothing gets out of control. Men and women can room together-that's not the school's business, although I have heard rumors that there is a form they make you sign that should you break up (if you're a couple), you wouldn't petition for a room change. There are single sex and coed floors, and substance free and quiet floors, implying that the school will not be enforcing any social segregation policies or drug policies, but these floors are there for those who like that kind of environment. There is a great deal of trust between the administration and the student body.

Nov 16, 2011

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chow

'15

International Studies and Government

5.0

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Drinking Policy

The drinking policy is the best thing about the school. its very lax.

Oct 13, 2011

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