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Alcohol and Catering Policy

Catering Guidelines

For all catered events using University funds, whether held on or off-campus, University Catering must be given right of first refusal before you can hire another caterer. Contact Beverly Kalasky at kalaskyb@wlu.edu for more information.

Alcohol Guidelines for Student Events

Use of University Funds

It is the policy of the Law School that University funds may only be used to purchase alcohol (beer and wine only) for student events if the event is held on campus or at a location owned by a non-student third party where a licensed vendor will provide and serve the alcohol. For all events, including those held at individual student homes, University funds may be used to pay for sober drivers, security, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Sober drivers and security guards are required for all events involving alcohol whether held on or off-campus unless an exemption is granted by the Office of Law Student Services.

Alcohol at On-campus Events

For all on-campus events at which alcohol will be served, student organizations need to do the following:

  • Submit request for approval through the Office of Law Student Services by completing the "Event Approval Form" found at http://law.wlu.edu/deptimages/Student Services/EventApprovalForm.pdf
  • Identify by name at least 2 sober drivers for the event and provide those names to the Office of Law Student Services and to those attending the function. Include the fact that sober drivers will be available in any communication publicizing the event.

Restrictions

  • Serve beer and wine only. No hard liquor on campus.
  • No beer or alcohol is to be brought into Lewis Hall at any time without special permission. Faculty members and recognized student organizations may request permission to serve beer and wine at special events such as colloquia and receptions honoring visiting lecturers. Permission must be obtained in advance from the Office of Law Student Services.

Note: This policy does not preclude the provision of kegs by the Student Bar Association at approved events held on Lewis Hall Lawn, but alcohol provided at events held on the lawn should not be brought into the building.

Alcohol at Off-Campus Events

University funds may only be used to purchase beer and wine for student events held at a location owned by a non-student third party where a licensed vendor will provide and serve the alcohol. University funds may not be used to purchase hard liquor at such events or alcohol of any kind for events held at individual student homes.

For all off-campus events at which alcohol will be served, student organizations need to do the following:

  • Submit request for approval through the Office of Law Student Services by completing the "Event Approval Form" found at http://law.wlu.edu/deptimages/Student Services/EventApprovalForm.pdf
  • State in any communication publicizing the event that no one under 21 may drink.
  • Identify by name at least 2 sober drivers for the event and provide those names to the Office of Law Student Services and to those attending the function. Include the fact that sober drivers will be available in any communication publicizing the event.

Alcohol Guidelines for Faculty Events Open to the Public

For all events at which alcohol will be served and students will be present, 

  • Notify the Office of Law Student Services.
  • Alcohol must be served by a licensed 3rd party vendor unless a specific exception is granted.
  • Post a sign at the bar or keg indicating that no one under 21 may drink and also state that in any communication publicizing the event.
  • Identify by name at least 2 sober drivers for the event and provide those names to the Office of Law Student Services and to those attending the function. Include the fact that sober drivers will be available in any communication publicizing the event.


Revised June 2011.