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Alcohol Registration

 

Alcohol service at all University events/activities and University properties is governed by Oregon Administrative Rules found in OAR 576-060 and MUST be registered with the OSU Office of Risk Management (ORM) 3 weeks PRIOR to your event.

Regulations concerning alcohol use by students or by recognized student organizations are found in OAR 576-018-0230 to 0260, and OAR 576-015-0015.

State funds can NOT be used to purchase alcohol.

ALCOHOL SERVICE IS NOT PERMITTED DURING BUSINESS HOURS
In accordance with the State DAS Alcohol Risk Control Policy, alcohol service will not be approved during normal working hours.
In general, the policy indicates that alcohol consumption is outside the scope of state employment or duties and shall be limited to after work hours and after state duties have actually ended.
This policy can be found at: http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/SSD/Risk/docs/ALCOHOL.DOC

The Office of Risk Management (ORM) approves alcohol service at the following locations:

  • LaSells Stewart Center
  • CH2M Hill Alumni Center
  • Valley Football Center
  • Reser Stadium
  • Peavy Lodge
  • International Forum in Memorial Union
  • President's Residence
  • Agricultural Experiment Stations

Additional locations on OSU Campus or on OSU controlled property must be submitted to ORM and approved by the Vice President for Finance and Administration or by the Director of Business Services.

Guidelines for Alcohol Service on OSU Controlled Property

All service of alcohol must be registered through the Office of Risk Management and subject to the following guidelines:

  • Alcoholic beverages are limited to beer and wine.
  • Request must be submitted on a registration form at least three weeks prior to the event.
  • An insured licensed vendor must serve the alcoholic beverages. The licensed vendor must have a current Certificate of Insurance on file that includes liquor liability and must have an OLCC off-site for the event. For process on becoming an approved vendor, click here.
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages must be provided at any event where alcohol is served.

Guidelines for Alcohol at Parking Lots

Tailgating is only allowed prior to scheduled varsity football games.

Individuals wishing to picnic ("tailgate") prior to scheduled OSU varsity football games are subject to the following guidelines:

  • No kegs or other bulk dispensing of alcohol is permitted unless served by an insured licensed vendor.
  • Any organized group of 25 or more people must register the event and have the alcohol served by an insured licensed vendor.
  • Those events which require a licensed vendor may not be served after the close of half-time of the football game.
  • No alcoholic beverages, metal or glass containers, are permitted inside Reser Stadium except in designated areas such as the Skyboxes, Loge, and Club.

Guidelines for Alcohol Use by Students, Student Organizations and Living Groups

Individual students and all student organizations and student living groups are subject to the rules found in OAR 576-018-0230 to 0260, and OAR 576-015-0015 for alcohol use. Please contact the Office of Student Conduct for additional information.