University of California - Irvine
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For a public university, UCI doesn’t seem to allow a lot of the personal liberties that even private colleges allow their students. RAs and some campus officers might be compared to a modern-day force of the Gestapo when it comes to drinking and drugs in the dorm areas. However, when it comes to protecting the students and their belongings, most agree that campus police (and maybe even the RAs) do a pretty good job. Drinking is heavily dealt with and is prohibited in the dorms, as are drugs. Some students have had experiences where they’ve gotten busted with little consequence, but when it comes to drinking and driving, campus police are absolutely intolerant. The actual town of Irvine seems to be walled off from the criminal element
of LA and is rather conservative, which might be an explanation for some of the strictness. It is obvious, though, that there is a lot of student animosity toward the campus authorities here. Having a police station on campus that is within minutes of housing probably doesn’t help matters either.

One of the unseen perks to having an active and abundant police force, however, is that their presence makes the campus that much more safe and secure. Not much is going to happen here beyond the occasional locker or bike theft or a student who’s not “smart” about drinking, but considering what else could be out there, an overly strict campus is probably a more than fair price to pay at UCI.

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Campus Strictness at University of California - Irvine

pmanalot

'15

Economics

4.6

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Zero Tolerance

UC Irvine understands and respects the fact that their students are adults. They also expect the students to be responsible for their actions and in certain situations, be ready to face the consequences. The consequences are fair and not too harsh. Their main concerns are campus and student safety as well as the quality of the learning environment.

Jan 25, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of California - Irvine

cmarente

'15

Chemistry

3.5

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Pretty Strict

UCI is pretty strict, especially the on campus housing. So many guidlines and rules but not over powering. not too strict not too layed back

Jan 19, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of California - Irvine

poukierat

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6

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School Policies Affecting Academic Lives

Certain GPAs have to be maintained to continue to receive academic scholarships and to be in the honors program.

Jan 08, 2012

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