Xavier University - Campus Strictness

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While they would tell you otherwise, the unofficial policy of campus police seems to be “if we can’t see it, and it’s not bothering anyone, we’ll let it slide.” Drinking goes on in the dorms virtually every night to some degree, and as long as doors are shut and nobody is making any kind of disturbance, the campus police and Residence Life staff are fairly lenient. To those who do get caught, written warnings, fines, and double-secret probation await the not-so-wise. As for parties, the campus police usually have little, if any, jurisdiction for the larger parties which almost always take place off campus. The Cincinnati or Norwood police will usually put an end to things rather quickly if there are complaints of noise or if there are a lot of people wandering around on the front lawn. The one exception to this is the Pig Roast, the end of the year bash where Cincinnati’s finest are there simply to make sure no one gets hurt. A general rule among Xavier students is: “don’t act stupid, and you won’t be cited.”

Overall, it would be safe to say that the campus has a comfortable level of strictness. Campus police realize they cannot control every action each student takes, and they act accordingly. Potentially dangerous or annoying behavior is often shut down if it’s in public, but there is nobody breathing down the student body’s neck telling everyone what they can and cannot do. Most officers here look to protect students rather than punish them. Generally, the students feel safe and free to do whatever reasonable college activities they want.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Getting by at Xavier is just about... Getting by at Xavier is just about being smart. If you pass out on the green space in your own vomit, they’re going to cite you. If you’re walking down the hall with an open container, your RA will write you up. If you come home yelling ‘I’m so drunk’ you’ll get in trouble. It’s obviously illegal for people under 21 to drink, but it’s also obvious that they will. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

The campus police realize that... The campus police realize that people are going to drink. They won’t just bust you for being drunk. If you get rowdy or cause a scene, they will bust you. As far as drugs, they will bust you for that, too. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Campus police are quite strict at... Campus police are quite strict at Xavier. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Campus police are probably about... Campus police are probably about as strict as at most colleges. However, I really wouldn’t know, because I don’t drink. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

If campus police see any illegal... If campus police see any illegal substances, you’re screwed, but they’re not on the prowl for it everywhere. Rule of thumb: don’t be stupid. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

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