The days of going to college strictly to party may be over.
According to the Huffington Post, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has reportedly agreed on new rules limiting event times and banning drinking games at fraternity parties for everyone--including those 21 or older.
The policy is banning all drinking games, beer handlers, kegs, pitchers, beer bongs and other activities that encourage intoxication from registered Greek parties. A guest list will also be required 24 hours in advance for guests who do not attend the institution.
Students are limited to bringing one six-pack of beer or one bottle of wine to a party. Party hosts must use the wristband system to prevent those younger than 21 from drinking.
Parties are given a five hour limit and must end by 1 a.m. Parties cannot be held during school nights, unless given permission by the administration for special events. Events with more than 100 people must register 10 days in advance; events with fewer than 100 can register five days in advance.
After a month-long social probation that suspended Greek life gatherings, the university's Student Affairs Division approved the policy on Wednesday.
"We will be working to successfully implement the new policies as soon as this weekend," Danielle Durante, Cal Poly's Panhellenic president, told The Tribune in San Luis Obispo. "We will start reviewing the effectiveness of the policy with administration and creating any needed changes by the beginning of March."
The policy, which goes into effect immediately, is a response to the number of alcohol-related incidents in recent years. In 2008, student Carson Starkey died after a fraternity hazing event. Starkey's parents, who started the organization Aware Awake Alive, has partnered with the university in developing the new policy
"We believe this is an important new tool in helping our students maintain their own health and well-being and develop good neighbor and community relations," said Keith Humphrey, the university's vice president for student affairs.
Penalties for violations will include a written warning for first time offenders. Second-time offenders will have to meet with the student Greek judicial council and the dean of students.
A third violation and further on would lead to a suspension of the chapter's social activities.
