Centenary College of Louisiana - Campus Strictness

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The Department of Public Service (DPS) is very visible on campus. There is only one patrol car, but you see it around all the time. There are eight officers, and most students get to know at least one of them by name. The familiarity doesn’t usually come from getting in trouble, but rather because the officers are so darn friendly. They’re always willing to unlock doors, escort you somewhere, or just chat for a while. Just because they’re nice, though, doesn’t mean they won’t do their job. Though drugs aren’t usually a problem, DPS is tough when students are found with drugs. Alcohol, while prohibited, isn’t as strictly monitored. If you’re caught with alcohol, they’ll usually write you up. If you’re a repeat offender or you cause excessive trouble, then they’ll probably make you go through an educational program about drinking.

DPS is also strict about parking. Though you can probably get away with parking in the wrong lot every now and then, if you do it too often, you will get ticketed—and it adds up quickly. DPS never seems too strict or oppressive. They do their job when they need to, though, so don’t think you’ll get away with everything. Because the campus is dry, they have to at least warn students if they see them drinking. Though you see DPS officers all the time, they never seem like they’re out to bust students. They’re much more interested in keeping the campus safe than arresting members of the student body.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

DPS varies: sometimes they are... DPS varies: sometimes they are really strict, and other times they can be pretty lax. As long as you do your drinking off campus, or discreetly, you shouldn’t really have a problem. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

The Centenary officers are fairly... The Centenary officers are fairly strict, but you can get away with a lot if you take the trouble to get to know the individual officers. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

I’ve heard tales of campus... I’ve heard tales of campus officers being lenient, and the old rule is ‘Don’t make us see it, and we won’t.’ That being said, the dean of Student Life is no friend to any user and the new Resident Life director doesn’t seem much better. There is always risk. Drinking is not really a problem. You’d be surprised who has liquor in their fridges on this campus, surprised because so many people do. If you like to drink, just keep the noise down, the door locked, and your stuff well out of sight. If you do that, you’re fine with alcohol. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Any time you are caught with drugs... Any time you are caught with drugs or alcohol on campus by a campus official, they have to call DPS. Usually, you won’t get in too much trouble unless you’re a repeat offender. Expect to have to write a paper or do some sort of other educational work if you’re caught with drugs or alcohol. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Centenary is a dry campus, so... Centenary is a dry campus, so obviously, they’re going to be strict about it if they find you with it, but it’s amazingly easy to get away with at least the drinking part. RAs can’t check your fridge, drawers, or closet unless they’re already open or you give them permission, and while DPS could, I’m assuming, check all of these things, someone would have to alert them to you having the stuff, and that doesn’t happen often. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

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