Alcohol service at all University events/activities and University properties is governed by University Standard 07-005 Alcohol Service and MUST be registered with OSU Insurance and Risk Management Services at least 21 days prior to your event.
After submitting your registration, you will receive an email which will serve as your registration confirmation.
Planning for your Event
- State funds CANNOT be used to purchase alcohol.
- Auctioning or raffling alcohol is not allowed.
Food must be provided where alcohol is served
At least two different substantial food items and non-alcoholic beverages must be provided at any event where alcohol is served.
What is a substantial food item?
This is a food item that is typically served as a main course or entrée. Some examples are fish, steak, chicken, pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. Side dishes, appetizer items, dessert items, and snack items such as popcorn, peanuts, chips and crackers do not qualify as substantial food items.
What does different mean?
Different means substantial food items that the OLCC determines differ in their primary ingredients or method of preparation. For example, a turkey sandwich differs from a salami sandwich, a beef burger differs from a turkey burger, a pepperoni pizza differs from a cheese pizza, and fried chicken differs from baked chicken. Different sizes of the same item are not considered different. For example, a large cheese pizza is not different from a small cheese pizza and a large hot dog is not different from a small hot dog.
Minimum Insurance Requirements for Alcohol Service
To serve alcohol at a University event/activity, vendors agree to have the following minimum insurance requirements.
Licensed and insured vendor serving alcohol:
- General Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence with Additional Insured Status
- Liquor Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence with Additional Insured Status
- Sample Certificate of Insurance for Alcohol Service
- Except for tastings only where the insurance requirements are:
- General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with Additional Insured Status
- Liquor Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with Additional Insured Status
Food/Caterers/Food Trucks
- General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with Additional Insured Status
- Food Trucks: Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident or occurrence with Additional Insured Status
Tailgating
Parking lot guidelines have been established to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. Tailgating activities are restricted to parking lots as designated by Athletics.
Individuals wishing to tailgate must follow the guidelines as outlined by Athletics: https://osubeavers.com/sports/2022/2/1/reser-stadium
Alcohol Service by Students, Student Organizations and Living Groups
Please contact the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards for additional information.