Sacramento State Housing Community Guide 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 32
Substances, Devices, and Prohibited Items & Activities
Alcohol Policies
Students or guests under 21 are prohibited from transporting, possessing, distributing, manufacturing, or consuming alcohol in the residence halls.
Students 21 years of age and over can consume alcohol in their room/suite with the door closed.
The following rules apply to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages:
• A student over 21 is prohibited from hosting and serving alcohol to a person under 21 years of age. It is a violation of state law to provide alcoholic
beverages to anyone under the age of 21.
• Alcohol cannot be consumed as part of a large group or party where the primary purpose appears to be drinking alcohol.
• Transport of alcoholic beverages by persons over 21 to and from their room is permitted only under the following restrictions: alcoholic beverages must be
in their original containers, remain sealed by the manufacturer, and be transported in an opaque container such as a paper bag.
• Kegs, pony kegs, multiple cases of alcohol, and other bulk quantities of alcoholic beverages that are excessive under the circumstances for personal use
are prohibited.
• Drinking games or simulated drinking games are prohibited. This includes beer pong, water pong (or another beverage), flip cups, quarters, and other
variants. Items used for drinking games or other activities that encourage the excessive or rapid consumption of alcohol are not allowed (beer pong tables,
beer bongs, funnels, etc.)
• The manufacture of any alcoholic beverages or products (i.e., Jell-O Shots) by any method is prohibited.
• The sale of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls is prohibited.
• Public intoxication is prohibited.
• Inability to care for oneself while under the influence is a violation of the alcohol policy.
• Possession/use of alcohol in any public area in or around the residence halls or any public area of the University is prohibited.
• Alcohol (opened or unopened) found in connection with residence hall policy violations will be disposed of.
• Collection or display of alcohol containers is not permitted in student rooms, suites, or apartments.
• Any damage occurring as a result of alcohol use (including that due to vomit) will be the responsibility of the resident.
• At the time of the incident, the individual(s) responsible are expected to clean up any mess they have created. If the responsible individuals are incapacitated
or otherwise unable to do so, the cost of custodial cleanup will be billed to the responsible individuals; if those responsible are not affiliated with Sacramento
State, resident hosts and residents involved will be held accountable for the behavior and any charges associated with damage and/or cleaning.
Business Enterprises
Residents may not conduct organized business from their rooms or within the Residential Complex for remunerative purposes.
Cruelty to Animals
Under California Penal Code §§ 286.5; 596 - 600.5, cruelty to animals is an offense punishable by imprisonment, a fine, or both. If witnessed, cruelty directed
toward animals should be immediately reported to a University Housing Services staff member or University Police Department at 278-6000.
Candles and Incense
Candles, wick lamps, incense, or any decorations with potential open flames (whether lit or unlit) are prohibited in residence hall rooms and common areas.
Candle warmers, oil burners, etc., are prohibited in the residence halls.
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