Alcohol Policy and Guidelines

Recognized Student Organizations (RSO or SSO) may only sponsor events where alcohol is present under the following guidelines:

1. 1. No alcohol may be purchased with SAF or organizational funds.
2. Student organizations are prohibited from hosting fundraising events with alcohol.
3. No student organization shall sell alcoholic beverages.
4. The cost of the alcoholic beverages may not be included in any admission, meal, or entertainment charge.
5. No student organization shall collect a cover charge, donation, or admission fee, which entitles a guest to alcoholic beverages.
6. No student organization may utilize alcoholic beverages as contest prizes.
7. Events involving alcohol must be closed events with a set guest list. Guest list must be submitted to CSE no less than 3 business days prior to the event.
8. At any organization event involving alcohol, the sponsoring organization must designate a willing and sober representative that will remain present and sober for the duration of the event. The sober representative’s name and contact information must be submitted to CSE at least 3 business days before the event.
9. Student organizations are prohibited from serving or selling alcohol to minors or purchasing alcohol for minors, and the organization must take reasonable precautions to prevent underage consumption of alcohol.
10. Sponsorship with corporations or businesses which produce, sell, or distribute alcoholic beverages is prohibited. 
11. Alcohol is absolutely prohibited at membership recruitment and new member activities.
12. Promotion and advertising materials may not include alcohol related messaging.
13. Student organizations must ensure that alcohol is not the focal point, the reason for, or the drawing card for an event.
14. Student organizations must provide food and non-alcoholic beverages when alcohol is present at an event.
15. All alcohol at events must be served by a licensed third party vendor (restaurant, hotel or similar operation).
16. On-campus events with alcohol must follow all applicable campus policies.

1. Start early! A contract will likely be involved, and contracts have a submission deadline of 6 weeks prior to the event date. Reach out to CSE if you plan to have alcohol at your event. The center can help facilitate the process of having alcohol present while still maintaining University compliance.
2. Arrange for a third party vendor to facilitate alcohol sales at the event. The sale of alcohol must be a cash bar, wherein no organization money goes toward securing the presence or sale of alcohol. Aramark can be the third party vendor only if the event takes place in Mundelein (this is subject to change). The third party vendor should be checking the ID of any individual who would like to consume alcohol.
3. Submit a Student Organization Event Guest List form. As part of this form, you will need to designate a sober representative and upload a spreadsheet detailing the names and birthdates of each attendee.
4. Print your approved Activity Request Form, and keep the form on hand at the event.