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In recent years, Stanford has grown stricter with alcohol consequences and punishments; however, for the most part, the school is pretty laid-back when it comes to these matters. The RAs and residential fellows (Stanford faculty and staff that live next to the dormitories) are aware of alcohol usage in the dorms. As long as you don't drink in common areas inside the dorms and keep your room door closed when drinking, you will be fine. The Stanford Police generally do not stop you on the street if you have cups in your hand. However, do not get caught drunk on your bike; the Stanford Police are known to give tickets if students seem intoxicated while biking.  

Stanford holds its honor code to the highest standard. If you are accused of breaking the honor code in any way, you will meet with the Office of Judicial Affairs to decide whether you are guilty, as well as what the consequences will be if you are. In general, Stanford is very laid-back about rules and regulations, except for the honor code. Breaking the honor code is very serious and can lead to leaving the University.

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Campus Strictness at Stanford University

Tony1337

Mathematics '14

4.2

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Enforcement Is Lax

In general school officials tend not to get involved in students' personal lives. There's just one minor annoyance: campus police frequently give tickets to bikers who run stop signs or ride at night without a light.

Apr 01, 2012

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san511

Language Studies and Linguistics '12

5.0

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You're an Adult

Policies are very lax and everyone is treated like the adult that they are. But support is always there if you seek it out. The police is also pretty lax about underage drinking, as long as you are responsible.

Mar 21, 2012

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Nevolition

Japanese Language and Literature '13

4.6

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Kept in Check

Students here have a lot of lee-way, and authorities seem to tolerate a fair amount so long as everyone's being responsible about drinking. The real trouble comes with harder drug usage, violations of housing contracts, and of course academic dishonesty. Basically: if you act like an adult, policies will treat you like an adult. If you act like a loon, your mom is going to be brought in, and nobody wants that.

Mar 15, 2012

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