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Whether it is for walking around with a cup of beer, making a double-lane turn, or simply looking suspicious, CU students soon learn that the Boulder police will get them one way or another. Campus police are extremely serious about drug use and drinking. Officers can be found wandering through the dorms with the intent to apprehend students engaging in illegal activities, so be prepared for random knocks on the door at all hours.

Once a student is written up by the Resident Assistant, or arrested by the officers, he or she must answer to Judicial Affairs. This is a committee that reviews students’ reported behavior. Small infractions, such as smoking marijuana or drinking in a dorm room, usually result in an informative alcohol class that costs about $100. In addition, the student must complete a given number of community service hours, according to the penalty committed. A policy was implemented called the “three-strikes” rule. According to the regulation, a student who is found to be in violation of the University’s drug and alcohol policies three times will be suspended for one full semester.

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cubouldergirl123 says:

University of Colorado 2016

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I would say the city is probably...

I would say the city is probably more lenient than the campus. Currently, on campus you can get suspended for your second marijuana incident, and regarding alcohol, suspension is definitely considered if you have multiple violations. Other than suspensions, most of the sanctions start costing students a lot of money through the campus.

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Anonymous says:

The campus police seem to be more...

The campus police seem to be more concerned with busting underage drinkers than anything else.

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Anonymous says:

Police suck here. But being Greek,...

Police suck here. But being Greek, they really allow us to keep to ourselves. If you are nice to them, they don’t bug you.

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Anonymous says:

Colorado, in general, is very...

Colorado, in general, is very strict about drinking and driving. I’ve known people who were arrested while trying to get a CD out of their car with no intention of even driving. I wouldn’t suggest trying to get around it. This law is enforced to promote safety for yourself and other drivers.

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Anonymous says:

Let’s put it this way: a citation...

Let’s put it this way: a citation for smoking marijuana will cost you less economically than a citation for public drunkenness or an open container. The use of marijuana is widely accepted, and police will often look the other way. However, don’t be dumb about it. If you pull out your pipe and exhale into a cops face, he will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. In terms of underage drinking, RAs will bust you for the least bit of suspicion regarding substance abuse. Furthermore, CU is trying to crack down on its party-school image.

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What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?

  • Riding your bike or skateboard in undesignated zones
  • Sneaking food or drinks into Norlin Library
  • Stealing food from the dining halls
  • Smoking in your dorm room
  • Drinking underage
  • Parking illegally
  • Noise violation

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