Syracuse University - Campus Strictness

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Syracuse University has been cracking down on violations of the alcohol and drug policies on campus for a few years now. What used to be a fairly widely-regarded school for partying is now trying to change the image and focus efforts on reversing this trend. Although partying in frats and house parties are a generally safe proposition, drinking and smoking marijuana has grown increasingly risky. Students who may be making a lot of noise or inviting many different friends into the dorm can easily draw attention to themselves and subsequently be subject to a room check by resident advisors on duty at the time. If there is a continued problem with the room, Public Safety officers may be called and a date with Judicial Affairs could be imminent.

Getting written up by Public Safety is not considered getting written up by an RA, but both end up in the Judicial Affairs office. For your first alcohol violation, you’ll be given a warning, then a letter will be written to your home for the second, and you’ll get a one-semester suspension for the third. For drug violations, you’ll first be placed on probation, then a one-semester suspension for the second. Other offenses carry different mandatory sentencing, although these rules are sometimes subject to change, and it is possible to plead your case before a group of peers. It is, however, safe to say you should avoid ever dealing with Judicial Affairs if at all possible.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I’m actually an RA, and we do a... I’m actually an RA, and we do a lot of the enforcing. Personally, I am not too strict. Some RAs are, but in general, the attitude among the RAs that I know is to discourage abusive drinking. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

SU’s policies are all enforced;... SU’s policies are all enforced; however, drug policies are much more severe than those for alcohol. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

The police are very strict here,... The police are very strict here, but I’m sure everyone does stuff on the down-low. It’s rough if you get caught, but I don’t know anybody who has ever been caught. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Punishment can be fairly strict if... Punishment can be fairly strict if you are caught. Campus police break up parties routinely, but nobody really gets majorly busted. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Getting caught drinking when... Getting caught drinking when you’re underage carries with it the penalty of having to write an essay or something along those lines. But if you get busted for drugs, the penalty is more serious. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

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