Penn State
- Campus Strictness

Punishments Are Mild

Penn State's police force can be tough but generally if you get caught underage drinking for the first time they'll usually let you go with a warning but have your name in the system. Then if you're caught again it gets more serious with possible loss of extracurricular activities, housing, and even expulsion.

If You're Not an Idiot, You'll Be Fine.

I went through four years of Penn State and did my fair share of partying and drinking, both on campus and off and I never got in trouble. I obviously know kids who have gotten in trouble and the punishments are not fun, but overall, if you're smart and are not an idiot when you're out drinking, you'll be fine. The only thing that really sucks is football weekends when state police walk around in street clothes trying to bust underagers at tailgates. You've been warned!

Punishments Are Reasonable

Policies are clearly outlined and explained by resident assistants and at orientation. They are further explained and outlined on things such as newsletters in the bathroom or in public areas. Everyone is warned of the severe consequences for prohibited actions such as candles in the residence halls. If someone is caught, they are swiftly called in to talk for disciplinary action. People are usually given a warning the first time and an actual punishment after the first offense.