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University of South Carolina - Campus Strictness - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Campus Strictness

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Students Are Most Likely to Get Caught...
  • Having candles or other items not permitted in your room
  • Keeping guests in the dorm past curfew
  • Noise complaints in dorm rooms often lead to alcohol violations for freshman and sophomores, and it is not uncommon for students to be apprehended and ticketed while stumbling back to campus from an obvious night at the bars.
  • Parking illegally
  • Smoking illegal substances
  • Sneaking guests into the dorm
  • Underage drinking

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Strictness on campus is pretty moderate, and students can usually find ways to get away with things as long as they use caution. Rules are enforced directly by RAs in campus dorms, the USC Police Department, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Department. The severity of the punishment often depends on who students are dealing with. RAs generally allow more leniency when it comes to drug usage, and most tend not to notice or care as long as it’s done discretely (some, however, may be on a mission to catch students).

Campus police are very strict about drugs and drinking. You can get kicked out of housing, lose your scholarship, or get kicked out of school if the police catch you with drugs. Alcohol is probably the most difficult thing for authorities to monitor, but students do get in trouble for alcohol usage frequently, even though punishment is not as severe as it would be for usage of other drugs such as marijuana or cocaine. The main concern of authorities seems to focus on alcohol usage and making sure that students are safe and that situations do not get out of control. As long as students are not blatantly obvious about drug and alcohol usage, chances are they will not have to worry about getting caught.

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Campus Strictness at University of South Carolina

dennink

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6
A

Varies

The school can be strict on some aspects, but overall the enviroment is very laid back.

Feb 10, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of South Carolina

adamp129

'15

Political Science and Government

2.3
C

Decently Chill

dont get caught for weed or alcohol cause they will f*** you. that said its relatively easy to avoid getting caught

Jan 25, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of South Carolina

GamecockPower

'14

Hospitality Management

5.0
A+

Strict but Respected

Many students would think that putting a limit on partying is crazy. Although at USC Academic days are Monday-Wednesday and party days are Thursday through Sunday (although most people are stuck in the library on Sunday). This is a policy that keeps our students focused but also ready for the weekend. You will not find a party on campus Monday-Wednesday.

Jan 25, 2012

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