West Virginia University
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The police presence on campus is very strong, but not completely overwhelming to students. If anything, it gives the students a sense of security knowing that there is usually an officer somewhere in the vicinity. Campus police aren’t considered extremely strict, but do they take their stand on some issues. Underage drinking on campus is not something that students want to get caught going—it will result in a citation and possible notification of parents. Other things taken seriously on campus are parking violations. Parking is extremely limited, so those parking without proper permits are given tickets until their vehicle is moved. Dorm violations can also result in probation from student events, removal from the dorm, or even expulsion.

The local police presence is just as strong as the campus police, as they pretty much share duties. While both police forces are very friendly, local police are a little more strict than campus police. It is usually the local police that watch over parties, and they make sure things do not get out of hand. Students usually won’t get in trouble for something off campus unless they go looking for it. Neither police force goes out of their way to bust students or cause trouble, but they will go through with their duty and take care of any problems they see fit. What students should definitely avoid doing is drinking or drugs in the dorm. Being caught for either can result in removal from the dorms, or even expulsion, as well as counseling programs and parent notification. Other than that, students are mostly able to come and go as they please, as long as they don’t go out of their way to make trouble.

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Campus Strictness at West Virginia University

anspence6wvu

Registered Nursing (RN) '14

3.5

B

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Normally they tend to be a little lenit about the policies except when it comes to drug and alcohol use on campus especially in campus housing. Community service is the first step, then a talk to the local resident hall coordinator, next is a fine, and finally expulsion from student housing. So if you like to live there then consider drinking elsewhere if you must drink.

Mar 26, 2012

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Campus Strictness at West Virginia University

megahanl

International Studies '14

4.2

A-

Not Strict

if you live in the dorms, it's strict like any college would be in that there are quiet hours at night and you can't drink. people do it anyway, you basically just have to be careful. police have accepted it's a huge party school and don't mess with students much about drinking at all.

Mar 26, 2012

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Campus Strictness at West Virginia University

magalygreen

Exercise Physiology '15

2.7

C+

Living in the Dorms.

Living in the dorms is terrible. There are strict rules and some dorms don't even allow the other sex to stay overnight. Seeing that we're all 18, it should be allowed for us to do as we please as long as we aren't hurting anybody.

Mar 01, 2012

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