University of California - Los Angeles - Campus Strictness

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UCLA claims to support a zero-tolerance policy. But many students claim that this is not entirely the truth. While there are many policemen and student officers cruising around campus, there is not much animosity toward them. Rather, the officers are often more than willing to assist students with any problems that may occur. Since there are rarely any major problems on campus, the officers tend to leave students alone. This does not mean that cops won’t do their jobs, though. These officers will not hesitate to write a citation on the spot, so be cautious and know that the consequences are only a citation away.

Currently, security is much more lax in the dorms than in years past. Many resident assistants (RAs) are students themselves and they want to make your college experience enjoyable. The rules are enforced, but not in a way that is overwhelming or intimidating. Even students who get caught drinking won’t find the repercussions too harsh. In fact, drinking is permitted in the dorms as long as the door is closed. Enforcers of the rules at UCLA make a point of not being overbearing. From time to time, complaints arise about cops busting people for seemingly inconsequential reasons such as skateboarding or disorderly conduct. Most of the time, though, there is a reason that students are apprehended, and the police understand that this is a college town, and many times will let bygones be
bygones.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

If they catch you with alcohol in... If they catch you with alcohol in the dorms and you are a minor, you can get in big trouble, but it all depends on your resident advisor (RA). 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

They bust people for smoking pot... They bust people for smoking pot up at the dorms, but most every stoner I’ve ever met hasn’t been caught. Drinking is allowed in your dorm room if you have the door shut. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

It’s a dry campus, but the police... It’s a dry campus, but the police don’t seem to be too strict. I’ve never had a problem, and I’ve never heard of anyone having a run-in with the police over drugs or drinking. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Here’s what our resident director... Here’s what our resident director says: ‘Just don’t let me hear and see it.’ Of course, don’t be stupid and carry an open alcoholic beverage in public. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Although frats give out alcohol, I... Although frats give out alcohol, I don’t think the school actually condones it. It does happen, though, and I think that every once in a while, if the drinking becomes excessive, there’ll be police involved. Otherwise, nothing really happens. As far as drugs go, I don’t know. I don’t tend to smell pot unless it’s 4/20, but it happens. If they don’t catch you, they won’t know who’s doing what. But I don’t really see any drugs going around. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

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