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Students agree that campus security is willing to look the other way concerning first-time alcohol and marijuana offenses. Within the dorms, the RAs have the power to enforce drug and underage drinking policies, but most do not. If you get caught, expulsion is a possibility although probation is more likely.

Since most alcohol and drug use is limited to the rooms or apartments, it is less likely that students will get caught. There is a big difference between four people drinking in a dorm room and a wild kegger, and the latter tends to be hard to achieve in Columbia’s tiny dorm rooms and apartments. If you are not obviously intoxicated, then you can get away with just about anything. If you live in a dorm and are too drunk to hand the security guard your ID yourself (i.e. your friend does), the guard is required to call CAVA (the student-run emergency care group). It’s always health over legality at CU, and an underage drunk student who is taken to the hospital will rarely face disciplinary actions. Use discretion. While security is rather lenient, the safety of students is a priority.

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Campus Strictness at Columbia University

urch

History '15

4.6

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No Issues

No issues. RAs keep people from doing stupid things. The War on Fun seems pretty much done with.

Mar 19, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Columbia University

higheredu

Theatre, Arts, and Media Management '15

4.6

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E for Ease

Columbia recognizes that their students are growing adults, and allow students to be independent and free with their choices. The school is very fair in making sure each student is safe from situations they might not be able to handle themselves.

Mar 14, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Columbia University

tnt2116

Psychology '14

3.1

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RA Madness

My RA last year was crazy. She had a zero tolerance policy. Our floor was always quiet and clean. This year, my RA is the sweetest person ever, but our floor is a mess. The guys across the hall from us are always smoking, drinking, and playing loud music (at all hours in the day). I can't figure out the Housing screening process for RAs.

Mar 05, 2012

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