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Generally, students aren’t overly aware of the presence of Safety and Security officers on campus unless they explicitly ask for trouble. Many freshmen and sophomores will tell you stories about mad scrambles to hide beer when Safety and Security came knocking on their door, but that only happens if you’re being too loud, or someone in your dorm knows what you’re up to and decides to snitch on you. In terms of breaking up off-campus parties, Safety and Security only interferes when parties are out of hand, and neighbors complain. Obviously, if you avoid breaking policies, you won’t have a problem with campus security. On the other hand, if you stay quiet and to yourself, you usually won’t have any problems either.

The worst run-ins most students have with Safety and Security is if they are caught drinking underage. Oberlin has strict policies about drugs and alcohol, so if you’re into any mind-and-spirit-altering substances, steer clear of on-campus events, such as Drag Ball and Safer Sex Night, when Safety and Security officers are on the lookout for mischief. Besides drugs and alcohol, Safety and Security cracks down hard on perpetrators of sexual violence—for obvious reasons. In all situations, keeping things under control is the main key to avoiding confrontations with Safety and Security. And, they are there for you if you need them or have a problem. Their main concern is the safety of the students. This may require them busting you, or busting the person giving you a hard time.

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Campus Strictness at Oberlin College

bac13

'13

Women's Studies

4.6

A

Academically They're Tough but...

There are no crazy room invasions and weed is pretty much legal on campus as long as you don't use it in the buildings. People walk around smoking joints all the time. Security officers are really nice and we have a medical amnesty policy so that if a friend needs help and you help them, you won't get in trouble for illegal activity as long as you get them help.

Dec 18, 2011

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Campus Strictness at Oberlin College

chinchillas1

'14

Neuroscience

3.1

B-

Hard on Parties, Not on Users

Basically the only time you will ever get cited for anything is if you are underage and at a party and drinking. Unfortunately, since most of the housing is on campus, most parties get broken up by SNS before 1AM. They are much more lenient on weed use. I was once smoking a joint on a porch with some friends when SNS rolled up. The officer laughed at us and asked if we were having a good time then drove off. The wisdom tree, in the middle of north quad, is surrounded in a perpetual haze of marijuana smoke. Private drinking is also more tolerated, or at least basically imposible to get caught with. The best social situations are usually less than 10 friends in a dorm room with some booze, maybe some weed and a fun time.

Dec 17, 2011

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Campus Strictness at Oberlin College

ktucker9589

'12

French Language and Literature

3.5

B

Somewhat Strict

I don't really know...as long as you're not stupid enough to fail your classes or leave alcohol and drugs in plain sight when you know your room is going to be inspected (about once a semester), then you're fine. They don't really care too much.

Dec 14, 2011

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