University of Oregon - Campus Strictness

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The Department of Public Safety and Eugene Police Department have gone through periods of both relaxed policies and rigid ones, but they seem to have finally found a reasonable medium. Dorm infractions are punished very gently, but some police officers will readily issues citations for MIPs (Minors in Possession of alcohol) and break up parties, For big parties, police will usually let the crowd leave and just write up the owner or facilitator; smaller parties aren’t always so lucky, and it’s not uncommon for underage drinkers to get busted at these.

On the drug side of the issue, authorities are often much calmer with marijuana because they understand its regularity (and it doesn’t tend to contribute to large gatherings and riots). Concerning harder substances, however, punishment depends on the individual officer and the atmosphere of the situation. Don’t be surprised to hear about strict enforcement, as authorities have stated that they won’t tolerate drug abuse on or around campus—but don’t be surprised if you can get away with it, either.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

They are trying to crack down,... They are trying to crack down, because of riots and past problems. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

I drank my freshman year of... I drank my freshman year of college and got caught. The worst that happened was that I had to go to an alcohol awareness class. They say they’re strict, but they aren’t. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Well, I guess they’re strict. I... Well, I guess they’re strict. I have never been caught, which could speak for itself. It is just hard to tell and kind of depends on who you are dealing with. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Sometimes you luck out with an RA... Sometimes you luck out with an RA in the dorms who lets you get away with it. But otherwise, go off campus to party. Dorm parties are lame, anyway. The police legally aren’t allowed to enter frat parties, so they typically aren’t broken up. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Generally, the campus is pretty... Generally, the campus is pretty lenient with drugs and alcohol. Campus security can’t cite for drugs and alcohol, however, and the Eugene Police Department must be called in when a campus security member catches you. I’ve never been caught myself, so I can’t really comment much on how strict the atmosphere is. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

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