College Prowler Take
Sac State doesn’t have too many behavior problems, so campus rules aren’t that prevalent. If students saw police busting people every other day, then it would feel strict, but they don’t. In fact, it’s pretty easy to be lulled into a false sense of security because most students are never really reprimanded for anything. Perhaps teachers need to periodically remind students that this is a college and not a high school when it comes class conduct, but other than that, nothing.
The school tries to curb alcohol consumption. Staff members pass out flyers and other literature about alcohol use and its effects, and there are presentations in the same vein on the Library Quad periodically. Alcohol is the substance that gets the most lip service, but the alcohol presence at Sac State is below the national average, and if you don’t want to let it be a dominant, excessive part of your life, chances are you won’t have much trouble doing so. There are minor issues with parking and with some campus departments. Students complain about wrongfully-issued parking tickets more than they do about any other University Police-related incidents. Employees in the financial services office irritate students by getting attitudes when asked about financial issues, but most Sac State employees are cool if you take a non-confrontational approach from the beginning.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
I have never had a problem, but I...
I have never had a problem, but I have never engaged in drinking or whatnot on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
I don’t think there are any...
I don’t think there are any policies concerning drugs or drinking. They taught us about it and the consequences, but only for legal purposes. I don’t know any campus policies. |
Anonymous says: |
I think that campus police is...
I think that campus police is extremely strict on drugs and drinking. |
Anonymous says: |
Semi-strict on drinking, but very...
Semi-strict on drinking, but very strict on drugs. |
Anonymous says: |
They are pretty strict, especially...
They are pretty strict, especially since drugs are one of the few things they can legitimately bust students for; the rest of the time they spend on petty codes and policies. |
Facts
What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- Rolling your eyes at someone in financial services or academic advising
- Drinking in a residential facility outside of a dorm room
- Drinking in your dorm room with the door open
- Downloading copyrighted materials
- Eating or chewing gum in class
- Drinking underage
- Parking illegally
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