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Over the past few years, the administration has become progressively harsher in regards to campus social activities. More than one fraternity has been closed or fined for underage drinking and other misdemeanors. Part of the incentive for moving freshmen to North Campus was to isolate them from the majority of fraternities and sororities that are located on West Campus. Ithaca police are no kinder, and they will crack down on you for open containers and noise violations.

What it boils down to is using discretion and being smart. Most police officers and resident advisers will look the other way in the face of drunken students returning from parties, but acting overly rowdy and drinking in the dorms themselves will usually result in some sort of penalty. Cornell police are in place to keep things orderly and safe. While this may be an annoyance to students looking to relax, it’s necessary to maintain not only security, but safety as well. This is a major concern for Cornell, and there are services available if a friend is ill from drinking that allow you to get help without risking a huge punishment. Explicit offenses are dealt with accordingly, and consequences are not severe unless you are a repeat offender.
 

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Campus Strictness at Cornell University

cmg252

'15

Social Sciences

5.0

A+

Not Too Bad

Academically, there is very little tolerance for plagiarism and cheating. In terms of underage drinking, there is an extremely forgiving medical amnesty program, and it's dealt with by Cornell, not the city/county justice system.

Feb 04, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Cornell University

kyk

'15

Hospitality Management

3.5

B

Stupid New Rule About Frat Parties...

Although RAs talk about drinking in the dorms, they aren't really strict about it. It's okay as long as you don't get caught, and lots of people pre-game in their rooms before going out. There's an open field near the townhouses and low rises where people smoke. However, Cornell changed the rule so that freshmen aren't allowed to go to frat parties until after the rush week, which sucks. Some frats throw open parties (usually the lower tier ones), and you will find yourself drowning in all the freshmen trying to get in/ find drinks.

Jan 12, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Cornell University

vaskonf

'15

Economics

3.5

B

Changing

After last years death, there has been a lot of buckling down on underage drinking on campus, particularly in frats. First semester freshmen are "banned" from frats, but no one takes that seriously and any parties at the chapter house must have a faculty member present to check Cornell ID and verify the year of the student.

Jan 02, 2012

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